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DeSoto Central High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
2911 Central Pky,
Southaven, MS
DeSoto County School District
School Details
Head of School
Cliff Johnston
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
B+
B+
B+
B
C+
B+
B+
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
107
Full Time Teachers
107
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
550
Verbal
600
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
41%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
0.4%
State Average
0.8%
Science
10.4%
State Average
18%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
460:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Black
45.3%
White
41.1%
Two or more races
5.9%
Hispanic
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.8%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Mississippi State University
555 Students
University of Mississippi
538 Students
University of Memphis
395 Students
Northwest Mississippi Community College
287 Students
University of Southern Mississippi
240 Students
Jackson State University
166 Students
The University of Alabama
159 Students
Delta State University
143 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
130 Students
Alcorn State University
106 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
151 Students
Business
138 Students
Biology
126 Students
Psychology
109 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
73 Students
Computer Science
62 Students
Mechanical Engineering
42 Students
Accounting
39 Students
Veterinary Sciences
39 Students
Pre-Law Studies
37 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/16/2025
There are several things that need to be changed around the school. one of the biggest issues is the overcrowding. there are more students than there is room at the school. some of the teachers are rude and inconsiderate as well. in my experience, i have had a handful of rude and snarky teachers.
4/15/2025
It was good. All of the teachers and friends at school are like a second family to me and I have learned and had so much fun at DeSoto and I will definitely miss the school and every memory that I have in that school.
2/10/2025
The school seemed to just give you a bare minimum to get you your diploma and they seemed to care more for people with high test scores instead of helping people with lower scores work and improve.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/19/2024
Everyone at this school is nice and caring.
9/11/2019
A hellish nightmare I never expected based on other ratings.
9/20/2014
Great school, excellent principal. Standards are high as son had a 3.5 gpa graduation was May 2014 and to be in their National Honor Society you needed a 4.0 or higher. There was a high percentage of seniors that were in the society. Son was on the football team for all 4 years. Last years team was...
8/19/2014
My son is a senior this year. I have nothing but positive things to say about DCHS. He has attended Desoto Central schools since the third grade. I wouldn't put him in any other school. I have friends who have kids in Bartlett, Germantown and Olive Branch schools and they talk about how the schools...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$169K - $600K
Homes For Sale
188
Average Home Value
$307,610
Median Lot Size
9,583 Sq Ft
% Renters
35%
Household Income
$79,379
% of College Grads
27.3%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,916 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,175 - $1,699 per month
- Civic Center West Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 670+ Sq Ft
- 4740 Highway 51 N
- Southaven, MS
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Additional Schools in the Area
- Pre-K to 11th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Southern Pines Park
White Ash Park
Jim Saucier Memorial Park
Central Park
Latimer Lake Park
Snowden Grove Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Cherry Valley Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Playground
Phillip Leach Park
- Soccer
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Greenbrook Softball Fields
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Concessions
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DeSoto Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Southaven, MS, in the Southaven neighborhood, and is served by the DeSoto County School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 2,011 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. DeSoto Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $307,610. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cross Creek Christian Academy, Northpoint Christian School, DeSoto Central Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Southaven has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near DeSoto Central High School.