Total enrollment
11,160
+81 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
10 schools in Southaven
Mississippi · Public K-12
Southaven reports 10 public K-12 schools and approximately 11,160 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size near 1116.
7-year change in Southaven
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
13%
was 5%
% Black
53%
was 41%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeSoto Central Elementary | Elementary | 03-05 | 831 |
| DeSoto Central High School | High | 09-13 | 2,004 |
| DeSoto Central Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 1,388 |
| DeSoto Central Primary School | Elementary | PK-02 | 792 |
| Greenbrook Elementary School | Elementary | PK-02 | 556 |
| Hope Sullivan Elementary School | Elementary | PK-02 | 563 |
| Southaven Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 681 |
| Southaven High School | High | 09-13 | 1,876 |
| Southaven Intermediate School | Elementary | 03-05 | 1,046 |
| Southaven Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 1,423 |
About Southaven
Across Southaven, Mississippi, 10 public schools instructs about 11,160 students between them.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city spans 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
Average school size in Southaven is around 1,116 students, 124% higher than the Mississippi average of about 498.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Southaven has remained close to its prior level since SY 2017-18, moving from about 11,079 students to 11,160. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment grew from 41% to 53%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Southaven discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.