Desoto County School District has 41 schools and 34,392 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 50%. Also, 52.1% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Desoto County School District: The learner body at the schools served by Desoto County School District is 48.9% White, 7% Black, 37.3% Asian, 5% Hispanic/Latino, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 48.9% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.1% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 49% of learners are female, and 51% of learners are male. At schools in Desoto County School District, 52.1% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 5.9% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Desoto County School District: Within Desoto County School District, 98.4% of educators are certified, and 90.5% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is higher than the state average, at 16:1. The district has 44 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Desoto County School District: In Desoto County School District, 53% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 56% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 44% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 67% tested at or above that level for math. And 54% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 70% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Desoto County School District: Desoto County School District spends $7,610 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $280,922,000. The school district spends $4,343.9 million on instruction, $2,559.7 million on support services and $395.8 million on other expenses.