For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,074 students in 38671, MS (there are , serving 359 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 38671, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 38671, MS are Southaven High School, Southaven Intermediate School and Southaven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38671 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38671, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38671, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southaven High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
735 Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-9300
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-9300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,825 students
Rank: #22.
Southaven Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Rasco Road W
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 253-0123
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 253-0123
Grades: 3-5
| 997 students
Rank: #33.
Southaven Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8274 Claiborne Drive
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2289
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2289
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #44.
Southaven Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
899 Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 280-0422
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 280-0422
Grades: 6-8
| 1,451 students
Rank: n/an/a
Desoto Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
847 Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-6211
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-6211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
730 S. Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2330
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2330
Grades: K-2
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
7985 Southaven Circle W
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-2919
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-2919
Grades: K-2
| 553 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38671, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 38671, MS include Southaven High School, Southaven Intermediate School and Southaven Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38671?
7 public schools are located in 38671.
What percentage of students in 38671 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 38671 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38671?
38671 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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