Below Average
#722 of 863 schools in MS
Southaven High School
High School · Desoto Co School Dist · Southaven, MS
A Desoto Co School Dist high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
899 RASCO ROAD, Southaven, MS 38671
- Math 70% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southaven High School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southaven High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southaven), 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
$61,744
Median home value
$176,300
Median rent
$1,319/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38671; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City University School of IndependenceCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| City University School of Liberal ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Whitehaven HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,549 | Compare → |
| Fairley High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.1 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 480 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Desoto Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #28 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
Southaven High School is listed in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southaven High School
Southaven High School is a public high school in Southaven, MS, part of Desoto Co School Dist, serving approximately 1,825 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #722 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southaven High School
What grades does Southaven High School serve?
Southaven High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southaven High School?
Southaven High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,825 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southaven High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southaven High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southaven High School rank in MS?
Southaven High School ranks #722 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Southaven High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southaven High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Southaven High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southaven High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southaven High School a charter school?
No, Southaven High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southaven High School a Title I school?
No, Southaven High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southaven High School?
61.2% of students at Southaven 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
- 1,825
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeSoto County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.6%
- Phone
- (662) 393-9300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38671)
- 37,070
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
Official sources & links
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 38671; 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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