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 | 56.4% | 51.9% |
| Female | 62.8% | 53.3% |
| Male | 60.6% | 50.4% |
| Black or African American | 44.5% | 34.9% |
| White | 79.4% | 69.0% |
| Asian | 81.3% | 79.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52.4% | 49.7% |
| Two or More Races | 52.5% | 56.1% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 43.1% | 41.2% |
| Non Economically Disadvantaged | 68.7% | 66.8% |
| Students with Disabilities | 35.7% | 22.9% |
| Students without Disabilities | 63.5% | 54.4% |
| English Learners | 20.0% | 15.0% |
| Non English Learners | 62.1% | 52.2% |
| Military Connected | 60.5% | 65.5% |
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513
Last updated 10/30/2025