For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,938 students in the neighborhood of West End, Southaven, MS.
The top ranked public schools in West End 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.
The neighborhood of West End, Southaven, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West End, Southaven, MS (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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West End, Southaven, MS?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West End, Southaven, MS include Southaven High School, Southaven Intermediate School and Southaven Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Southaven?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Southaven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West End, Southaven?
the neighborhood of West End, Southaven public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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