At a glance
Reported students
1,423
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
89.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 176 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
750.5
Southaven Middle School: 1,423 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
15.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,468
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Southaven Middle School
Southaven Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Southaven. It is one of 43 current school records connected to DeSoto County School District. NCES reports 1,423 students for 2024–25.
Among 176 middle schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 377 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, above the Mississippi median of 13.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (61.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.8%). English learners represent 11% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Southaven Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 89.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.2%
- Hispanic16.8%
- Black61.3%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in DeSoto County School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
DeSoto Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,388 reported students
Hernando Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,183 reported students
Lewisburg Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
996 reported students
Horn Lake Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
948 reported students
Center Hill Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
757 reported students
Olive Branch Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
744 reported students
Public schools near Southaven Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havenview Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 696 | 2.3 mi |
| Horn Lake Middle School Middle · DeSoto County School District | 06–08 | 948 | 2.6 mi |
| City University School Girls Preparatory Middle · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 94 | 3 mi |
| A. Maceo Walker Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 641 | 4.1 mi |
| DeSoto Central Middle School Middle · DeSoto County School District | 06–08 | 1,388 | 4.3 mi |
| Oakhaven Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 303 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southaven Middle School
What grades does Southaven Middle School serve?
Southaven Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in DeSoto County School District.
How many students attend Southaven Middle School?
Southaven Middle School reported 1,423 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 176 Mississippi middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,468 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southaven Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 1,423 students and 89.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 13.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southaven Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southaven Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on DeSoto County School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southaven Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Southaven Middle School in?
Southaven Middle School is part of DeSoto County School District, based in Hernando, MS, which operates 43 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southaven Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Havenview Middle School (2.3 mi), Horn Lake Middle School (2.6 mi), City University School Girls Preparatory (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.