Desoto Central High School
Southaven, MS · High School · Grades 9-12
Performance Overview
About This School
Desoto Central High School is a high school located in Southaven, Mississippi. The school serves 1,995 students in grades 9-12.
With a DataScore of 44/100 (D), Desoto Central High School performs below the state average for Mississippi. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Desoto Central High School has a DataScore of 44/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Desoto Central High School has 1,995 students enrolled in grades 9-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1.
Desoto Central High School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of -3.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Desoto Central High School is part of the Desoto Co School Dist in Southaven, Mississippi. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.