Southaven, MS is a city located in DeSoto County and is part of the greater Memphis metropolitan area. The city has an established public school system that strives to provide quality education for its residents. According to school ratings, Southaven schools provide a good education experience with high performing teachers, standardized test scores, and college readiness levels. In addition, local education initiatives such as after-school programs to help students advance their academic skills are available in the community. Southaven also provides access to higher educational institutions such as colleges and universities located within the Greater Memphis area that allow local students to further their studies and broaden their knowledge. Overall, Southaven offers its residents access to quality education through its public school system while providing opportunities for higher education in the region.
Southaven schools spend $6,979 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 17 pupils per teacher, 861 students per librarian, and 487 children per counselor.