School District · Mississippi
DeSoto County School District
📍 Southaven, MS · DeSoto County · NCES LEAID 2801320
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
Five East South Street, Hernando, MS 38632
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Enrollment
35,003 students
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
2801320
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by DeSoto County School District8 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in DeSoto County School District?▼
DeSoto County School District serves 8 zip codes: 38632, 38637, 38641, 38651, 38654, 38671, 38672, 38680. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is DeSoto County School District rated?▼
DeSoto County School District has an overall rating of 9 out of 10 (Excellent), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 84th percentile among Mississippi school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Mississippi only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend DeSoto County School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 35,003 students across 42 schools for DeSoto County School District.
What grades does DeSoto County School District serve?▼
DeSoto County School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact DeSoto County School District?▼
You can reach DeSoto County School District by phone at (662)429-5271 or by mail at Five East South Street, Hernando, MS 38632. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About DeSoto County School District
DeSoto County School District is a public school district serving 8 zip codes in Mississippi, primarily in DeSoto County. It carries an overall rating of 9/10 (Excellent), the 84th percentile among Mississippi districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Mississippi districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (662)429-5271 before making a housing decision.