- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Southaven, MS
Southaven High School
Federal NCES profile for Southaven High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280132000196
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southaven High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Southaven · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Southaven High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southaven High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Southaven, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132000196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Southaven High School held near 1,825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 112.9 → 112.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 280132000196 · Southaven, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,876 enr · 16.8:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Southaven High School held near 1,825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 112.9 → 112.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Southaven High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central High School
2,004 students
- This school
Southaven High School
1,876 students
- Hernando High
Hernando High School
1,529 students
- Southaven Midd
Southaven Middle School
1,423 students
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central Middle School
1,388 students
- Lewisburg High
Lewisburg High School
1,330 students
What this shows Southaven High School reports 1,876 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southaven High School compares
Southaven High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▼ 20% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,876 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,876
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 93% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,525
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
309
in-school suspensions + 160 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 61.1%
White 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Southaven High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Co School Dist reports $9,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southaven High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hernando High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desoto Central Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewisburg High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southaven High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,330
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Southaven
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,876 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southaven High School
How many students attend Southaven High School?
Southaven High School has 1,876 students enrolled. It is a high school in Southaven, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,850 (2022-23) → 1,825 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southaven High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southaven High School is 16.8:1, which is 26% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southaven High School?
64.5% of students at Southaven High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southaven High School?
The largest demographic group at Southaven High School is African American at 61.1% of enrollment, in Southaven, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southaven High School?
Southaven High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southaven High School rank among public schools in Southaven?
By Resource Investment Index, Southaven High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Southaven, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Southaven on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Co School Dist?
Besides Southaven High School, Desoto Co School Dist also operates Desoto Central High School (2,004 students), Hernando High School (1,529 students), and Southaven Middle School (1,423 students). See the Desoto Co School Dist district page for the complete list.