For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,858 students in Southaven, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Southaven, MS are Desoto Central Middle School and Southaven Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southaven, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Southaven have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Southaven, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desoto Central Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2611 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6660
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6660
Grades: 6-8
| 1,407 students
Rank: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Southaven, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Southaven, MS include Desoto Central Middle School and Southaven Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Southaven?
2 public middle schools are located in Southaven.
What is the racial composition of students in Southaven?
Southaven public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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