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Keller Williams
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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
18:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
B+
B
B
B-
C+
B+
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.62
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Reading Proficiency
61%
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Math Proficiency
82%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
112
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Full Time Teachers
112
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Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1160
Math
560
Verbal
600
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Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
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Number of AP Courses
16
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AP Pass Rate
41%
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AP Math Enrollment
High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Average
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
0.4%
State Average
0.8%
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Science
10.4%
State Average
18%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
460:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.4%
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Female
49.6%
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Black
48.6%
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White
34.6%
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Hispanic
7.7%
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Two or more races
5%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
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Native American
<1%
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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
668 Students
University of Mississippi
664 Students
University of Memphis
425 Students
Northwest Mississippi Community College
355 Students
University of Southern Mississippi
268 Students
Jackson State University
208 Students
The University of Alabama
196 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
179 Students
Delta State University
148 Students
Louisiana State University
128 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
185 Students
Business
160 Students
Biology
137 Students
Psychology
118 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
79 Students
Computer Science
68 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
50 Students
Mechanical Engineering
50 Students
Accounting
47 Students
Pre-Law Studies
45 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/19/2026
As a student whose been in the DeSoto County School district for around six years, I would definitely say I've had a great experience. Every school can have their ups and downs but I truly do enjoy going to DCHS, which includes the classes and the community. Being able to get my education here and be in the choir, while also volunteering with clubs is the best opportunity I have.
9/4/2025
I think the best part about being a senior at Desoto central High school is fact that no matter who you are where you come from, you will find a group that you will fit in with, you will find amazing friends. There are so many clubs and groups to join. There is not a lack of senior activities to participate in.
5/31/2025
This school is a school every kid comes to when they move to Desoto County. Great environment one of the largest schools in Mississippi. Kids are great!! We have amazing coaches and teachers. This is my senior year starting this fall and i'm sure going to miss it once i graduate !!
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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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$175K - $597K
Homes For Sale
198
Average Home Value
$310,057
Median Lot Size
9,583 Sq Ft
% Renters
35%
Average 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
$1,282 - $1,725 per month
- Civic Center West Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 670+ Sq Ft
- 4740 Highway 51 N
- Southaven, MS
$1,295 - $1,901 per month
- Civic Center East Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 725+ Sq Ft
- 4744 W E Ross Pkwy
- Southaven, MS
Additional Schools in the Area
- Pre-K to 12th
- 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,004 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% 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 3.62, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $310,057. 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.