Summary:
The city of Southaven, Mississippi is home to 10 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Desoto County School District. The district is ranked 33 out of 130 in the state and has a 4-star rating, with several standout schools that excel academically.
Desoto Central Middle School is a top performer, ranked 22 out of 264 middle schools in Mississippi and earning a 5-star rating. It consistently scores well above state and district averages on MAAP tests. Similarly, Desoto Central High School is ranked 47 out of 228 high schools and has a 4-star rating, with strong results on MAAP End of Course exams. In contrast, Southaven Elementary has a lower 1-star rating but stands out for serving the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch students at 99.56%, indicating it caters to a high-need population.
Overall, the schools in Southaven have diverse student populations and very high rates of economic need, with free/reduced lunch percentages ranging from 99.4% to 99.85%. Spending per student varies from $6,328 to $8,571, with an average around $7,000. The data reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing and lower-performing schools, suggesting opportunities to learn from the practices of the higher-achieving institutions and address equity concerns for economically disadvantaged students.
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