How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desoto Central High School | Southaven High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Southaven, MS | Southaven, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,004 | 1,876 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.2% | 47.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Desoto Central High School | Southaven High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,525 | $9,525 |
| District | DeSoto County Schools | DeSoto County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desoto Central High School | Southaven High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.6% | 17.5% |
| African American | 48.6% | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% | 15.4% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 4.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desoto Central High School | Southaven High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 12 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 479:1 | 438:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.2% | 43.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 332 | 309 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.