For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,074 students in 38671, MS (there are , serving 359 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 38671, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38671, MS are Southaven High School, Southaven Intermediate School and Southaven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38671 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38671, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38671, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southaven High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
735 Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-9300
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,825 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Southaven Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Rasco Road W
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 253-0123
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 253-0123
Gr: 3-5 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Southaven Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8274 Claiborne Drive
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2289
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2289
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Southaven Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
899 Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 280-0422
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 280-0422
Gr: 6-8 | 1,451 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Desoto Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
847 Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-6211
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-6211
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
730 S. Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2330
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2330
Gr: K-2 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
7985 Southaven Circle W
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-2919
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-2919
Gr: K-2 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38671, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 38671, MS include Southaven High School, Southaven Intermediate School and Southaven Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38671?
7 public schools are located in 38671.
What percentage of students in 38671 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 38671 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38671?
38671 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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