For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 2,290 students in the neighborhood of Snowden District, Southaven, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Snowden District are Desoto Central Middle School and Desoto Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Snowden District, Southaven, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Snowden District, 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.
Desoto Central Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2411 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6234
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6234
Grades: 3-5
| 820 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Snowden District, Southaven, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Snowden District, Southaven, MS include Desoto Central Middle School and Desoto Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Snowden District, Southaven?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Snowden District, Southaven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Snowden District, Southaven?
the neighborhood of Snowden District, Southaven public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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