Best Public Schools in Zip Code 38654

The 38654 zip code area is home to 14 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all part of the Desoto County School District. This district is ranked 33 out of 130 in Mississippi and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Several schools in the area stand out as high-performing, including Lewisburg High School, which consistently ranks among the top 4-6 high schools in the state with a 5-star rating and exceptional test scores. Lewisburg Intermediate and Center Hill Elementary School are also 5-star ranked schools, with impressive proficiency rates in core subjects. Pleasant Hill Elementary is another standout, ranking 19th out of 382 elementary schools in Mississippi.

While all schools in the area have very high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating significant economic disadvantage, the data suggests the Desoto County School District is effectively allocating resources to support its students. Schools with lower student-teacher ratios and higher per-student spending tend to be the higher-performing ones, demonstrating the district's focus on investing in the schools and students that need it most.