For the 2026 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 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Desoto County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hernando Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Dilworth Lane
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4154
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4154
Gr: 6-8 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Lewisburg Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2605 Highway 305 S
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 892-5050
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 892-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Desoto Central Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2611 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6660
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-6660
Gr: 6-8 | 1,388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Center Hill Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8756 Forest Hill Irene
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 892-6800
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 892-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Olive Branch Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6530 S. Blocker Street
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-4610
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-4610
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Lake Cormorant Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3203 Wilson Mill Road W
Lake Cormorant, MS 38641
(662) 781-0778
Lake Cormorant, MS 38641
(662) 781-0778
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Horn Lake Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6125 Hurt Road
Horn Lake, MS 38637
(662) 393-7443
Horn Lake, MS 38637
(662) 393-7443
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
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 | 1,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Desoto County Alternative Center
Alternative School
2690 Magnolia Street
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-5597
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-5597
Gr: K-12
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 54% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Desoto County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Desoto County include: Horn Lake Middle School vs. Desoto Central Middle School, Center Hill Middle School vs. Lewisburg Middle School, Lewisburg Middle School vs. Hernando Middle School
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