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DeSoto Central High School
PublicHighGrades 9–13
2911 Central Parkway, Southaven, MS 38672 · (662) 536-3612 · Part of DeSoto County School District
Students
2,004
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
33%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
9–13
What stands out about DeSoto Central High School
- Reading / language arts 17 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 8.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency36%
State average 35.2%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 34.8%
Location
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2911 Central Parkway, Southaven
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9533
Grade 10536
Grade 11489
Grade 12442
Grade 134
Enrollment over time
1,841’20
1,917’21
1,995’22
2,011’23
2,004’24
Up 8.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 49%White 35%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 5%Asian 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.