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 | 58.8% | 53.5% |
| Female | 65.0% | 54.9% |
| Male | 62.7% | 52.0% |
| Black or African American | 47.2% | 36.0% |
| White | 81.3% | 72.4% |
| Asian | 82.1% | 78.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58.8% | 53.7% |
| Two or More Races | 58.6% | 52.5% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 46.5% | 42.2% |
| Non Economically Disadvantaged | 70.5% | 68.8% |
| Students with Disabilities | 38.2% | 23.5% |
| Students without Disabilities | 66.1% | 56.3% |
| English Learners | 16.7% | 11.1% |
| Non English Learners | 64.6% | 53.9% |
| Military Connected | 71.4% | 72.3% |
PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513
Last updated 10/30/2025