DESOTO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
DESOTO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the DeSoto County School District school district, located in SOUTHAVEN, MS with about 1,347 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 76 teachers, DESOTO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
DESOTO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in Southaven, Mississippi, serves as a key academic institution within the DeSoto County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition between elementary and high school. By emphasizing core academic standards, the school encourages students to develop strong foundational skills in subjects like math, science, and language arts, while also providing opportunities for personal and social growth.
Beyond its academic focus, DESOTO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL promotes a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of extracurricular activities and programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between students, teachers, and parents to ensure student success. With its dedicated faculty and focus on modern learning strategies, the school aims to equip its students with the critical thinking abilities and character traits necessary to succeed in their future academic and personal endeavors.
For more information, contact DESOTO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL at (662) 349-6660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SOUTHAVEN, MS 38672
(662) 349-6660
DESOTO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in SOUTHAVEN, MS with about 1,347 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeSoto County School District
- Total Students:
- 1,347
- Teachers:
- 76.3
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,347 students
- White
- 57.2%
- Black or African American
- 33.0%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.