CENTER HILL MIDDLE

8756 Forest Hill Irene
Olive Branch, MS 38654

www.desotocountyschools.org/chms

775 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Center Hill Middle School, located in Olive Branch, Mississippi, is a key component of the DeSoto County School District. Serving students in the growing suburban community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive middle-grades education that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The institution emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment intended to help students navigate the social and developmental milestones typical of the adolescent years.

Beyond standard academics, Center Hill Middle School is integrated into the broader culture of the DeSoto County school system, which is known for its focus on district-wide educational standards and community involvement. The school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, aiming to develop character and leadership skills alongside academic achievement. Through its online presence, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the community regarding academic policies, school events, and student resources.

775

Total Students

46.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTER HILL MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	29
Black	374
Asian	11
Two or More	57

Black
374 (48.3 %)
White
304 (39.2 %)
Two or More
57 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
29 (3.7 %)
Asian
11 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
Phone:	(662)892-6800
Website:	http://www.desotocountyschools.org/chms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	775
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 234

Grade 7 249

Grade 8 283

Ungraded 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CENTER HILL MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	234
Grade 7	249
Grade 8	283
Ungraded	9

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CENTER HILL MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	398	51.4%
Male	377	48.6%

Middle School 6th - 8th