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Olive Branch High School

High School · Desoto Co School Dist · Olive Branch, MS

A Desoto Co School Dist high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9366 E SANDIDGE ROAD, Olive Branch, MS 38654

  • Math 85% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 53% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency84.9% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.6% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+17.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.1 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation11%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$9,525
Chronic Absenteeism40.7%

Students at Olive Branch High School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency85%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
85%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
85%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Olive Branch High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,558/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olive Branch), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$99,481

Median home value

$284,400

Median rent

$1,570/mo

College educated

32.2%

Homeownership

85.1%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38654; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
11% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Park Academy School-parkwood Behavioral HealthPrivate · tuition4.0private6–121.5 mi37Compare →
Center Hill High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–124.7 mi1,054Compare →
Desoto Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–12Not available2,011Compare →
Hernando High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–12Not available1,482Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Desoto Co School Dist

Schools in district
42
Rank in district
#15 of 39
District spending per student
$9,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Olive Branch High School is listed in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Olive Branch High School

Olive Branch High School is a public high school in Olive Branch, MS, part of Desoto Co School Dist, serving approximately 1,077 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #532 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Olive Branch High School

What grades does Olive Branch High School serve?

Olive Branch High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Olive Branch High School?

Olive Branch High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,077 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Olive Branch High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Olive Branch High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Olive Branch High School rank in MS?

Olive Branch High School ranks #532 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Olive Branch High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Olive Branch High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Olive Branch High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Olive Branch High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Olive Branch High School a charter school?

No, Olive Branch High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Olive Branch High School a Title I school?

No, Olive Branch High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olive Branch High School?

50.0% of students at Olive Branch High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,077
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
71
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DeSoto County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.7%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 38654)
57,334
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
38.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38654; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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