For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,015 students in the neighborhood of Snowden District, Southaven, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Snowden District are Desoto Central Middle School, Desoto Central High School and Desoto Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Snowden District, Southaven, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Snowden District, Southaven, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desoto Central Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2611 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6660
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6660
Gr: 6-8 | 1,407 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Desoto Central High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2911 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 536-3612
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 536-3612
Gr: 9-12 | 2,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Desoto Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2411 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6234
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6234
Gr: 3-5 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Snowden District, Southaven, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Snowden District, Southaven, MS include Desoto Central Middle School, Desoto Central High School and Desoto Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Snowden District, Southaven?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Snowden District, Southaven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Snowden District, Southaven?
the neighborhood of Snowden District, Southaven public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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