SOUTHAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.desotocountyschools.org/sms

1,456 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Southaven Middle School is a public school located in Southaven, Mississippi, operating under the jurisdiction of the DeSoto County School District. Serving students in the northern Mississippi region, the school provides a comprehensive middle-grades education focused on academic growth, social development, and preparation for high school. The campus is centrally located on Rasco Road, positioning it as a key educational hub within the Southaven community.

As part of the DeSoto County School District—the largest school district in Mississippi—Southaven Middle School emphasizes core curriculum standards while offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. The school's mission centers on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student achievement and responsible citizenship. For parents and community members, the school maintains an official web presence through the DeSoto County Schools portal, which serves as a resource for academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing communication regarding school news and events.

1,456

Total Students

89.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	144
Black	843
Asian	18
Two or More	145
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
843 (57.9 %)
White
302 (20.7 %)
Two or More
145 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
144 (9.9 %)
Asian
18 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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)280-0422
Website:	http://www.desotocountyschools.org/sms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	805
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* 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 6 490

Grade 7 462

Grade 8 490

Ungraded 14

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTHAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	490
Grade 7	462
Grade 8	490
Ungraded	14

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTHAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	656	45.1%
Male	800	54.9%

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Middle School 6th - 8th