DeSoto Central Middle School
Public
Middle Grades 6–8
Part of DeSoto County School District
2611 Central Parkway, Southaven, MS 38672 · (662) 349-6660
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Academic performance
Math proficiency62%
State average 35.2%
Reading / language arts48%
State average 34.8%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
1,388Students enrolled
18:1Student–teacher ratio
42%Free / reduced lunch
SuburbSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6475
Grade 7464
Grade 8449
Students
Black · 48%665
White · 31%432
Hispanic · 9%122
Two or more races · 8%106
Asian · 4%59
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander · 0%3
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
1,419’20
1,525’21
1,468’22
1,407’23
1,388’24
Location
2611 Central Parkway Southaven
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.