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Center Hill Elementary School

13662 Center Hill Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 789 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Center Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 789 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 20% in MS
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Center Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Center Hill Elementary School's student population of 789 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers

School Rankings

Center Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Hill Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#94 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
67%
47%
57%
42%
80-84%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
41%
47%
White
43%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Center Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Center Hill Elementary School is ranked #94 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Center Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Center Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Center Hill Elementary School?
789 students attend Center Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Center Hill Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Hill Elementary School?
Center Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Center Hill Elementary School offer ?
Center Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center Hill Elementary School part of?
Center Hill Elementary School is part of Desoto Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 789 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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