Mississippi Department of Education
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513
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Last updated 10/30/2025
Desoto County School District
Percent of high school students who met the ACT benchmarks for English (18) or reading (22) and for math (22), or earn a Silver ACT WorkKeys Certificate with a CTE pathway completion or industry certification, or a Gold or Platinum WorkKeys Certificate.
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| Group | District | State |
|---|---|---|
| All | 47.9% | 38.1% |
| Female | 51.3% | 39.9% |
| Male | 44.2% | 36.3% |
| Black or African American | 30.3% | 21.5% |
| White | 58.5% | 54.7% |
| Asian | 79.0% | 76.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.2% | 33.7% |
| Two or More Races | 44.3% | 44.5% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 29.8% | 25.1% |
| Non Economically Disadvantaged | 56.2% | 55.9% |
| Students with Disabilities | 22.9% | 10.7% |
| Students without Disabilities | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| English Learners | 4.5% | 7.7% |
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513
Last updated 10/30/2025