For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,836 students in Southaven, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Southaven, MS are Desoto Central High School and Southaven High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southaven, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Southaven have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.
Southaven, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Desoto Central High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Southaven, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desoto Central High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2911 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 536-3612
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 536-3612
Grades: 9-12
| 2,011 students
Rank: #22.
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: 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Southaven, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Southaven, MS include Desoto Central High School and Southaven High School.
How many public high schools are located in Southaven?
3 public high schools are located in Southaven.
What is the racial composition of students in Southaven?
Southaven public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Southaven are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Southaven include: Southaven High School vs. Desoto Central High School
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