| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSoto County School District | Hernando | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 35,003 | 42 | — | 8 |
How DeSoto County compares
It enrolls 35,003 students across 42 schools. Its rating of 9/10 is above the Mississippi average of 5.4/10.
School Districts in DeSoto County, Mississippi
DeSoto County has 1 public school district covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in DeSoto County is DeSoto County School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Mississippi. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in DeSoto County, MS?
1 school district serves zip codes in DeSoto County, MS. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in DeSoto County, MS?
Of the districts serving DeSoto County, DeSoto County School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 83rd percentile among Mississippi school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Mississippi reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Mississippi and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Mississippi only, never across state lines.