DeSoto County Public Schools
DeSoto County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
42
public schools
Total Enrollment
35,003
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the DeSoto County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Mississippi; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
DeSoto County has one district entry in this county file: DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 10 listed communities. OLIVE BRANCH has the most listed schools, with 9 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 23 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
15 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
42
in DeSoto County
Reported Enrollment
35,003
42 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in DeSoto County
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
42 Public Schools in DeSoto County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 15 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 42 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DESOTO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | Southaven, 38672Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,995 |
| SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | SOUTHAVEN, 38671Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,850 |
| DESOTO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | SOUTHAVEN, 38672Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,468 |
| SOUTHAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | SOUTHAVEN, 38671Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,456 |
| HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | HERNANDO, 38632Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,419 |
| HORN LAKE HIGH | Profile | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | HORN LAKE, 38637Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,361 |
| LEWISBURG HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | OLIVE BRANCH, 38654Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,275 |
| HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | HERNANDO, 38632Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,150 |
| OLIVE BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | OLIVE BRANCH, 38654Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,117 |
| PLEASANT HILL ELEMENTARY | Profile | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | Olive Branch, 38654Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 1,110 |
| CENTER HILL HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | OLIVE BRANCH, 38654Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,075 |
| LEWISBURG MIDDLE | Profile | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | Hernando, 38632Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 1,031 |
| HORN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | HORN LAKE, 38637Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,021 |
| SOUTHAVEN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Profile | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | Southaven, 38671Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 990 |
| LAKE CORMORANT HIGH | Profile | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | Lake Cormorant, 38641Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 969 |
| HORN LAKE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Listed only | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | HORN LAKE, 38637Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 921 |
| DESOTO CENTRAL PRIMARY | Listed only | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | Southaven, 38672Rural: Fringe | KG–2 | Primary | 876 |
| DESOTO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | SOUTHAVEN, 38672Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 796 |
| OAK GROVE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY | Listed only | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | HERNANDO, 38632Rural: Fringe | 4–5 | Primary | 787 |
| HERNANDO ELEM | Listed only | DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST | HERNANDO, 38632Suburb: Large | KG–1 | Primary | 779 |
DESOTO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
Southaven, 38672 / Suburb: Large
SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
SOUTHAVEN, 38671 / Suburb: Large
DESOTO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
SOUTHAVEN, 38672 / Suburb: Large
SOUTHAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
SOUTHAVEN, 38671 / Suburb: Large
HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
HERNANDO, 38632 / Suburb: Large
HORN LAKE HIGH
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
HORN LAKE, 38637 / Rural: Fringe
LEWISBURG HIGH SCHOOL
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
OLIVE BRANCH, 38654 / Rural: Fringe
HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
HERNANDO, 38632 / Suburb: Large
OLIVE BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
OLIVE BRANCH, 38654 / Suburb: Large
PLEASANT HILL ELEMENTARY
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
Olive Branch, 38654 / Suburb: Large
CENTER HILL HIGH SCHOOL
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
OLIVE BRANCH, 38654 / Rural: Fringe
LEWISBURG MIDDLE
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
Hernando, 38632 / Rural: Distant
HORN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
HORN LAKE, 38637 / Suburb: Large
SOUTHAVEN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
Southaven, 38671 / Suburb: Large
LAKE CORMORANT HIGH
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
Lake Cormorant, 38641 / Rural: Fringe
HORN LAKE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
HORN LAKE, 38637 / Suburb: Large
DESOTO CENTRAL PRIMARY
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
Southaven, 38672 / Rural: Fringe
DESOTO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
SOUTHAVEN, 38672 / Suburb: Large
OAK GROVE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
HERNANDO, 38632 / Rural: Fringe
HERNANDO ELEM
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
HERNANDO, 38632 / Suburb: Large
DeSoto County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which DeSoto County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Mississippi. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the DeSoto County public school directory?
The directory lists 42 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in DeSoto County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this DeSoto County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some DeSoto County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 15 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in DeSoto County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.