Desoto County School District
Five East South Street, Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-5271
Desoto County School District Statistics
The Desoto County School District is located in Hernando, MS and includes 33 schools that serve 28,738 students in grades KG through 12.
District Spending
The Desoto County School District spends $5,324 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.
District Student-Teacher Ratio
The Desoto County School District has 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MS state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
District Student Information
The Desoto County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005. The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.
In the Desoto County School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program). An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.
The Desoto County School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL). ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.
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