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Best Desoto County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 8,197 students in Desoto County, MS. The top ranked public middle schools in Desoto County, MS are Hernando Middle School, Lewisburg Middle School and Desoto Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desoto County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Desoto County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Desoto County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hernando Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
700 Dilworth Lane
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4154
Grades: 6-8
| 1,147 students
Rank: #22.
Lewisburg Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2605 Hwy. 305 South
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 892-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 1,005 students
Rank: #33.
Desoto Central Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2611 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6660
Grades: 6-8
| 1,407 students
Rank: #44.
Center Hill Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8756 Forest Hill Irene
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 892-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #55.
Olive Branch Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6530 S. Blocker Street
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-4610
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Cormorant Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3203 Wilson Mill Road
Lake Cormorant, MS 38641
(662) 781-0778
Grades: 6-8
| 712 students
Rank: #77.
Horn Lake Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6125 Hurt Road
Horn Lake, MS 38637
(662) 393-7443
Grades: 6-8
| 993 students
Rank: #88.
Southaven Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
899 Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 280-0422
Grades: 6-8
| 1,451 students
Rank: n/an/a
Desoto County Alternative Center
Alternative School
2690 Magnolia Street
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-5597
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Desoto County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Desoto County, MS include Hernando Middle School, Lewisburg Middle School and Desoto Central Middle School. Desoto County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public middle schools are located in Desoto County?
9 public middle schools are located in Desoto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto County?
Desoto County public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Desoto County are often viewed compared to one another?

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