For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 7,323 students in Southaven, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Southaven, MS are Desoto Central Middle School, Desoto Central Elementary School and Southaven Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southaven, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Southaven have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Southaven, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desoto Central Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2611 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6660
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6660
Grades: 6-8
| 1,407 students
Rank: #22.
Desoto Central Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2411 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6234
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6234
Grades: 3-5
| 820 students
Rank: #33.
Southaven Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Rasco Road W
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 253-0123
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 253-0123
Grades: 3-5
| 997 students
Rank: #44.
Southaven Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8274 Claiborne Drive
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2289
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2289
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #55.
Southaven Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
899 Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 280-0422
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 280-0422
Grades: 6-8
| 1,451 students
Rank: n/an/a
3210 Getwell Road
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 912-1300
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 912-1300
Grades: K-2
| 847 students
Rank: n/an/a
730 S. Rasco Road
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2330
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-2330
Grades: K-2
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
7985 Southaven Circle W
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-2919
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 393-2919
Grades: K-2
| 553 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Southaven, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Southaven, MS include Desoto Central Middle School, Desoto Central Elementary School and Southaven Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Southaven?
8 public elementary schools are located in Southaven.
What is the racial composition of students in Southaven?
Southaven public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Southaven are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Southaven include: Greenbrook Elementary School vs. Desoto Central Primary, Desoto Central Primary vs. Greenbrook Elementary School
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