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DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST — District Profile & Schools

Hernando, Mississippi · DeSoto County

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Key Dates — DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST School Calendar

The first day of school in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST is Tue, Jul 28, 2026, and the last day of school is Fri, Dec 18, 2026, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Fall Break (Mon, Oct 5, 2026 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026), Christmas Break (Mon, Dec 14, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), Christmas Break (ALL) (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), Spring Break (All) (Mon, Mar 8, 2027 to Fri, Mar 12, 2027), Easter Break (Mon, Mar 29, 2027).

First day of school
Tue, Jul 28, 2026
Last day of school
Fri, Dec 18, 2026
Fall Break
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Christmas Break
Mon, Dec 14, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Christmas Break (ALL)
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Spring Break (All)
Mon, Mar 8, 2027 to Fri, Mar 12, 2027
Easter Break
Mon, Mar 29, 2027
Labor Day Holiday (All)
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Thanksgiving Holidays (All)
Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Christmas Parties
Thu, Dec 17, 2026
Christmas Holidays (All)
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Student Holiday
Mon, Jan 4, 2027 to Tue, Jan 5, 2027
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (All)
Mon, Jan 18, 2027
President's Day Holiday
Mon, Feb 15, 2027
Presidents' Day Holiday (ALL)
Mon, Feb 15, 2027
Good Friday Holiday (All)
Fri, Mar 26, 2027
Easter Holiday (All)
Mon, Mar 29, 2027
34,819
Students
42
Schools
14.4:1
Student-Teacher
2,415 teachers
-1 - 12
Grades

Quick Facts

829
Avg. School Size
4,483
Total Staff

DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST Calendar

151 events

Mon, Jun 8 - Fri, Jul 31

Event

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration starts on June 8th. Questions call 662-895-2256. Registration is on going.

Fri, Jun 19 - Fri, Jul 31

Event

2026-2027 SCHOOL

REGISTRATION for the 2026-2027 school year is going on NOW!On-site registration at SIS will be closed June 22 - 25, 2026.SIS will be closed on Friday, June 26, 2026.Registration may also be completed on the SIS or Central Services websites.

Mon, Jul 6

Event

210 Day Employees Start Day

Wed, Jul 8

Event

205 Day Employees Start Day

Wed, Jul 8

Event

205 Day Employees Start Day

Mon, Jul 13

Event

200 Day Employees Start Day

Mon, Jul 13

Event

200 Day Employees Start Day

Wed, Jul 22

Event

Schedule and Device Pick up for 6th-graders

Center Hill Middle SchoolCLASS SCHEDULE & DEVICE PICK UPJuly 22nd 6th Grade 8:00 am -4:00 pmIn order to pick up your schedule you must be fully registered, have no outstanding fines by July 17th, and pay the $25 device feeIf you have not paid for your 2026-2027 device fee you will be able to do that on the schedule pick up date. Fees can be paid by cash, check, orOSP Online.If you need to check your student's registration or fine status you can call the school at 662-892-6800 or email

Thu, Jul 23

Event

Schedule and Device Pick up for 7th/8th-graders

Center Hill Middle SchoolCLASS SCHEDULE & DEVICE PICK UPJuly 23rd 7th/8th Grade 8:00 am-4:00 pmIn order to pick up your schedule you must be fully registered, have no outstanding fines by July 17th, and pay the $25 device feeIf you have not paid for your 2026-2027 device fee you will be able to do that on the schedule pick up date. Fees can be paid by cash, check, orOSP Online.If you need to check your student's registration or fine status you can call the school at 662-892-6800 or ema

Thu, Jul 23

Meeting

Kindergarten Parent Orientation

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Contact

Address
Five East South Street
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone
(662)429-5271

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE)
2,415
Total Staff
4,483
Data Source
NCES Common Core of Data
School Year 2023-24

Schools in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST (42)

DESOTO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Southaven

High
2,011 studentsGrades 9 - 1219:1 ratio30.38% FRPL

SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTHAVEN

High
1,825 studentsGrades 9 - 1216.3:1 ratio61.15% FRPL

HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL

HERNANDO

High
1,482 studentsGrades 9 - 1218.5:1 ratio21.12% FRPL

SOUTHAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

SOUTHAVEN

Middle
1,451 studentsGrades 6 - 816.1:1 ratio70.16% FRPL

DESOTO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

SOUTHAVEN

Middle
1,407 studentsGrades 6 - 817.6:1 ratio37.17% FRPL

HORN LAKE HIGH

HORN LAKE

High
1,291 studentsGrades 9 - 1214.7:1 ratio75.14% FRPL

LEWISBURG HIGH SCHOOL

OLIVE BRANCH

High
1,286 studentsGrades 9 - 1216.7:1 ratio17.03% FRPL

HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL

HERNANDO

Middle
1,147 studentsGrades 6 - 817.4:1 ratio24.59% FRPL

OLIVE BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL

OLIVE BRANCH

High
1,077 studentsGrades 9 - 1215.2:1 ratio50.05% FRPL

PLEASANT HILL ELEMENTARY

Olive Branch

Primary
1,075 studentsGrades -1 - 513.8:1 ratio35.26% FRPL

CENTER HILL HIGH SCHOOL

OLIVE BRANCH

High
1,054 studentsGrades 9 - 1216:1 ratio38.8% FRPL

LEWISBURG MIDDLE

Hernando

Middle
1,005 studentsGrades 6 - 818.3:1 ratio16.52% FRPL

SOUTHAVEN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Southaven

Primary
997 studentsGrades 3 - 514:1 ratio68.51% FRPL

HORN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

HORN LAKE

Middle
993 studentsGrades 6 - 814.2:1 ratio78.65% FRPL

LAKE CORMORANT HIGH

Lake Cormorant

High
974 studentsGrades 9 - 1215.7:1 ratio65.61% FRPL

HORN LAKE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

HORN LAKE

Primary
882 studentsGrades 3 - 514.9:1 ratio85.15% FRPL

DESOTO CENTRAL PRIMARY

Southaven

Primary
847 studentsGrades 0 - 212.6:1 ratio36.48% FRPL

DESOTO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOUTHAVEN

Primary
820 studentsGrades 3 - 516.1:1 ratio38.41% FRPL

CENTER HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Olive Branch

Primary
789 studentsGrades 0 - 514.3:1 ratio40.81% FRPL

CENTER HILL MIDDLE

Olive Branch

Middle
768 studentsGrades 6 - 817.1:1 ratio41.54% FRPL

OAK GROVE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

HERNANDO

Primary
767 studentsGrades 4 - 515.3:1 ratio25.29% FRPL

HERNANDO HILLS ELEMENTARY

HERNANDO

Primary
750 studentsGrades 2 - 315.6:1 ratio30.27% FRPL

HERNANDO ELEM

HERNANDO

Primary
744 studentsGrades 0 - 111.3:1 ratio29.84% FRPL

WALLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WALLS

Primary
725 studentsGrades -1 - 512.9:1 ratio71.31% FRPL

OLIVE BRANCH MIDDLE

OLIVE BRANCH

Middle
714 studentsGrades 6 - 815.2:1 ratio60.78% FRPL

LAKE CORMORANT MIDDLE

LAKE CORMORANT

Middle
712 studentsGrades 6 - 814.5:1 ratio73.74% FRPL

SOUTHAVEN ELEMENTARY

SOUTHAVEN

Primary
666 studentsGrades -1 - 511.9:1 ratio81.08% FRPL

OVERPARK ELEMENTARY

OLIVE BRANCH

Primary
645 studentsGrades -1 - 514:1 ratio49.46% FRPL

LAKE CORMORANT ELEMENTARY

LAKE CORMORANT

Primary
639 studentsGrades -1 - 513.6:1 ratio65.88% FRPL

LEWISBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Olive Branch

Primary
603 studentsGrades 2 - 315.9:1 ratio20.23% FRPL

LEWISBURG INTERMEDIATE

Olive Branch

Primary
587 studentsGrades 4 - 514.7:1 ratio21.81% FRPL

GREENBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOUTHAVEN

Primary
582 studentsGrades 0 - 213.2:1 ratio58.76% FRPL

LEWISBURG PRIMARY

OLIVE BRANCH

Primary
579 studentsGrades -1 - 112.1:1 ratio20.73% FRPL

HOPE SULLIVAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOUTHAVEN

Primary
553 studentsGrades 0 - 212:1 ratio74.14% FRPL

OLIVE BRANCH ELEM

OLIVE BRANCH

Primary
512 studentsGrades -1 - 111.6:1 ratio58.2% FRPL

HORN LAKE ELEM

HORN LAKE

Primary
509 studentsGrades -1 - 212.4:1 ratio79.37% FRPL

CHICKASAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OLIVE BRANCH

Primary
479 studentsGrades 2 - 314.1:1 ratio61.8% FRPL

OLIVE BRANCH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

OLIVE BRANCH

Primary
439 studentsGrades 4 - 514.6:1 ratio61.05% FRPL

SHADOW OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HORN LAKE

Primary
433 studentsGrades 0 - 212.4:1 ratio83.6% FRPL

DESOTO CO VOC COMPLEX

SOUTHAVEN

High
0Grades 9 - 120

DESOTO CO CAREER CENTER EAST

Olive Branch

High
0Grades 10 - 120

DESOTO COUNTY ALTERNATIVE CENTER

HERNANDO

Other
0Grades 0 - 120

Frequently Asked Questions about DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST

The first day of school in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST is Tue, Jul 28, 2026, according to the district's published calendar.

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