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 | 52.2% | 42.9% |
| Female | 54.3% | 44.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 41.2% |
| Black or African American | 32.4% | 24.3% |
| White | 68.1% | 60.4% |
| Asian | 86.0% | 76.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.1% | 40.4% |
| Two or More Races | 43.8% | 49.3% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 34.9% | 32.6% |
| Non Economically Disadvantaged | 66.7% | 65.4% |
| Students with Disabilities | 18.9% | 12.6% |
| Students without Disabilities | 55.0% | 45.5% |
| English Learners | 13.2% | 6.8% |
| Non English Learners | 52.6% | 43.3% |
| Military Connected | 47.4% | 60.9% |
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513
Last updated 10/30/2025