When is the last day of school in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST?

The last day of school in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST is Fri, Dec 18, 2026, according to the district's published calendar.

How many schools are in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST?

DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST includes 42 schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Where is DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST located?

The DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST district is headquartered in Hernando, MS. It serves DeSoto County County.

How many students are enrolled in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST?

34,819 students attend schools in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST.

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DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST — District Profile & Schools

Hernando, Mississippi · DeSoto County

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Key Dates — DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST School Calendar

The first day of school in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST is Mon, Aug 3, 2026, and the last day of school is Fri, Dec 18, 2026, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Fall Break (Mon, Oct 5, 2026 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026), Christmas Break (Mon, Dec 14, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), Christmas Break (ALL) (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), Spring Break (All) (Mon, Mar 8, 2027 to Fri, Mar 12, 2027), Easter Break (Mon, Mar 29, 2027).

First day of school: Mon, Aug 3, 2026
Last day of school: Fri, Dec 18, 2026
Fall Break: Mon, Oct 5, 2026 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Christmas Break: Mon, Dec 14, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Christmas Break (ALL): Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Spring Break (All): Mon, Mar 8, 2027 to Fri, Mar 12, 2027
Easter Break: Mon, Mar 29, 2027
Labor Day Holiday (All): Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Thanksgiving Holidays (All): Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Christmas Parties: Thu, Dec 17, 2026
Christmas Holidays (All): Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Student Holiday: Mon, Jan 4, 2027 to Tue, Jan 5, 2027
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (All): Mon, Jan 18, 2027
President's Day Holiday: Mon, Feb 15, 2027
Presidents' Day Holiday (ALL): Mon, Feb 15, 2027
Good Friday Holiday (All): Fri, Mar 26, 2027
Easter Holiday (All): Mon, Mar 29, 2027

34,819

Students

Schools

23 elem · 8 mid · 10 high

14.4:1

Student-Teacher

2,415 teachers

-1 - 12

Grades

Quick Facts

829

Avg. School Size

4,483

Total Staff

DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST Calendar

501 events

Thu, Jul 30

PD Day

Meet the Teacher Night (4-6 pm)

26-27 Meet the Teacher Nights in the Southaven ZoneGES (July 30th - 4-6 pm); HSES (July 30th - 4 -6 pm); SES (July 30th - 4-6 pm); SIS (July 30th - 5 - 7 pm); SMS & SHS TBA in July.Registration documents must be uploaded and completed by Monday, July 27th to meet the teacher.

Fri, Jul 31

Event

Schedule Pick-Up (Grades 9-12)

Fri, Jul 31

Event

Band Meeting

Parent/Student meeting for all students participating in band for the 26/27 school year.

Fri, Jul 31

Event

Schedule Pick-Up (Grades 9-12)

Fri, Jul 31

Event

Volleyball @ Jackson, MS

Fri, Jul 31

Event

Band Meeting

Parent/Student meeting for all students participating in band for the 26/27 school year.

Fri, Jul 31

Event

Volleyball @ Jackson, MS

Sat, Aug 1

Event

Volleyball @ Jackson, MS

Sat, Aug 1

Event

Volleyball @ Jackson, MS

Mon, Aug 3

Event

Students First Day

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Contact

Address: Five East South Street
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: (662)429-5271

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE): 2,415
Total Staff: 4,483

Data Source

NCES Common Core of Data

School Year 2023-24

Schools in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST (42)

DESOTO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Southaven

High

2,011 studentsGrades 9 - 1219:1 ratio30.38% FRPL

SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTHAVEN

High

1,825 studentsGrades 9 - 1216.3:1 ratio61.15% FRPL

HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL

HERNANDO

High

1,482 studentsGrades 9 - 1218.5:1 ratio21.12% FRPL

SOUTHAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

SOUTHAVEN

Middle

1,451 studentsGrades 6 - 816.1:1 ratio70.16% FRPL

DESOTO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

SOUTHAVEN

Middle

1,407 studentsGrades 6 - 817.6:1 ratio37.17% FRPL

HORN LAKE HIGH

HORN LAKE

High

1,291 studentsGrades 9 - 1214.7:1 ratio75.14% FRPL

LEWISBURG HIGH SCHOOL

OLIVE BRANCH

High

1,286 studentsGrades 9 - 1216.7:1 ratio17.03% FRPL

HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL

HERNANDO

Middle

1,147 studentsGrades 6 - 817.4:1 ratio24.59% FRPL

OLIVE BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL

OLIVE BRANCH

High

1,077 studentsGrades 9 - 1215.2:1 ratio50.05% FRPL

PLEASANT HILL ELEMENTARY

Olive Branch

DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST — District Profile & Schools

Key Dates — DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST School Calendar

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DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST Calendar

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Staff & Students

Schools in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST (42)

DESOTO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL

HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTHAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

DESOTO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

HORN LAKE HIGH

LEWISBURG HIGH SCHOOL

HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL

OLIVE BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL

PLEASANT HILL ELEMENTARY

CENTER HILL HIGH SCHOOL

LEWISBURG MIDDLE

SOUTHAVEN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

HORN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

LAKE CORMORANT HIGH

HORN LAKE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

DESOTO CENTRAL PRIMARY

DESOTO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CENTER HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CENTER HILL MIDDLE

OAK GROVE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

HERNANDO HILLS ELEMENTARY

HERNANDO ELEM

WALLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OLIVE BRANCH MIDDLE

LAKE CORMORANT MIDDLE

SOUTHAVEN ELEMENTARY

OVERPARK ELEMENTARY

LAKE CORMORANT ELEMENTARY

LEWISBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEWISBURG INTERMEDIATE

GREENBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEWISBURG PRIMARY

HOPE SULLIVAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OLIVE BRANCH ELEM

HORN LAKE ELEM

CHICKASAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OLIVE BRANCH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

SHADOW OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DESOTO CO CAREER CENTER EAST

DESOTO CO VOC COMPLEX

DESOTO COUNTY ALTERNATIVE CENTER

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