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Olive Branch Middle School

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Olive Branch Middle School ranks 146 th of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

146^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 266 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 45% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

Olive Branch Middle is a public middle school serving 714 students in grades 6-8 in the Desoto County School District in Olive Branch, Mississippi. The school's performance has fluctuated over the past several years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 28th out of 260 middle schools in 2015-2016 to 146th out of 266 middle schools in 2024-2025. Its SchoolDigger star rating has also varied from 4 stars out of 5 to 2 stars out of 5 during this time period.

Olive Branch Middle stands out for its relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.8% to 28.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are also generally lower than the Desoto County School District and the state of Mississippi averages. Additionally, Olive Branch Middle has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.78% to 99.62% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than nearby schools in the district.

When compared to other middle schools in the Desoto County School District, such as Hernando Middle School and Desoto Central Middle School, Olive Branch Middle appears to be underperforming. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 15 students per teacher, may present an opportunity to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the areas of concern, such as improving attendance and providing additional academic support.

744

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,305

Per pupil spending ?

62.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6530 S. Blocker Street
Olive Branch, MS 38654

(662) 895-4610

District: Desoto County School District

Students who attend Olive Branch Middle School usually attend:

High:

Olive Branch High School

Feeder schools for Olive Branch Middle School:

Elementary:	Chickasaw Elementary School
	Olive Branch Elementary School
	Olive Branch Intermediate School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.6%

White:

28.8%

Hispanic:

12.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 83rd percentile in 2015 → 45th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (43% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 38 percentile points since 2015

!Near the bottom of Desoto County School District's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg54%

Mississippi avg48%

146^th of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 38 pts since 2015

From top 17% (2015) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 8Middle Schools in the Desoto County School District

34^th of 130Desoto County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	45.7	146 of 266	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.7	113 of 264	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.9	82 of 243	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.4	64 of 257	75.1%	★★★★☆
2021	68.2	80 of 257	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.6	93 of 264	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	79.0	47 of 252	81.3%	★★★★☆
2017	83.4	38 of 272	86.0%	★★★★☆
2016	84.7	28 of 260	89.2%	★★★★☆
2015	79.4	46 of 266	82.7%	★★★★☆
2014	67.9	78 of 264	70.5%	★★★★☆
2013	87.8	19 of 269	92.9%	★★★★★
2012	73.2	66 of 270	75.6%	★★★★☆
2011	64.7	95 of 264	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	75.0	51 of 255	80.0%	★★★★☆
2009	81.9	33 of 247	86.6%	★★★★☆
2008	77.5	42 of 244	82.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics48%-4 vs state

Science46%-9 vs state

English Language Arts36%-6 vs state

3.5

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Great school with teachers who care. I've had three children go through OBMS. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

I had an 8th grader for the 2012-2013 school year and have had two other children go through this school. I believe the school provided my older children with a good education. I am very pleased with the education received by my youngest. Middle school ages are the hardest any child experiences and there will always be issues with that more so than the school itself. The administration changed this year and there has been a revival of sorts at the school. There has been improved communication from the school and teachers. There has been more activities and opportunities for the kids to receive recognition of their hard work. There seems to be more interest in the welfare and education of the student body than there was previously. I feel that the education my children received has prepared them to excel in high school. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, February 15, 2009

If your child already excells, then they will be bored as this school system offers little to challenge your child. if you child struggles, they will ignore you until your child has already been held back twice and is failing everything. Lack of communication between the schools and parents hinder student success. Teachers are unwilling to reach out and help children and parents work together for the child's success. They are just punching time clocks. We've been with the schools two years and it only gets worse the lower the level (elementary). Close Quote

Schools Near Olive Branch Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)				MAAP Mathematics (2025)				MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Olive Branch Middle School	Public	6-8	6530 S. Blocker Street	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 895-4610	744	44	16.7	62.6%	214 (28.8%)	391 (52.6%)	94 (12.6%)	12 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.4%)	45.7	146^th of 266 public middle schools	45.1%		56.7	113^th of 264 public middle schools	57.2%	33		41.9	29.2	36.5		46.6	53.0	45.0			45.9	$10,305
Center Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	8756 Forest Hill Irene	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 892-6800	757	46	16.4	46.6%	261 (34.5%)	365 (48.2%)	72 (9.5%)	25 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.4%)	81.2	42^nd of 266 public middle schools	84.2%		84.9	30^th of 264 public middle schools	88.6%	12		50.4	50.6	51.4		61.2	74.5	72.3			68.4	$8,783
Desoto Central Middle School	Public	6-8	2611 Central Parkway	Southaven	38672	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 349-6660	1,388	79	17.5	41.9%	432 (31.1%)	665 (47.9%)	122 (8.8%)	59 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	106 (7.6%)	83.8	27^th of 266 public middle schools	89.8%		89.2	22^nd of 264 public middle schools	91.7%	5		51.3	47.4	62.2		64.7	80.2	73.2			68.9	$8,390
Lewisburg Middle School	Public	6-8	2605 Highway 305 S	Hernando	38632	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 892-5050	996	59	16.8	21.8%	753 (75.6%)	114 (11.4%)	64 (6.4%)	17 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.7%)	93.2	5^th of 266 public middle schools	98.1%		95.8	4^th of 264 public middle schools	98.5%	1		69.4	60.1	61.3		81.1	90.3	77.6	100.0		70.8	$8,733
Byhalia Middle School	Public	5-8	172 Highway 309 North	Byhalia	38611	Marshall County	Marshall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 838-2591	438	27	16.1	99.3%	103 (23.5%)	162 (37.0%)	144 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.6%)	24.1	209^th of 266 public middle schools	21.4%		25.9	195^th of 264 public middle schools	26.1%	14	31.7	35.1	26.5	28.4	20.4	30.9	23.9	26.1		35.7	42.6	$9,909
Southaven Middle School	Public	6-8	899 Rasco Road	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 280-0422	1,423	89	15.9	64.5%	216 (15.2%)	873 (61.3%)	239 (16.8%)	15 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	77 (5.4%)	28.6	192^nd of 266 public middle schools	27.8%		22.4	206^th of 264 public middle schools	22.0%	14		36.2	17.0	31.4		33.1	42.5	28.9			46.9	$8,677
Horn Lake Middle School	Public	6-8	6125 Hurt Road	Horn Lake	38637	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 393-7443	948	65	14.6	71.0%	102 (10.8%)	692 (73.0%)	109 (11.5%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (4.2%)	30.7	183^rd of 266 public middle schools	31.2%		31	182^nd of 264 public middle schools	31.1%	1		34.8	25.1	25.8		40.5	42.9	36.9	100.0		41.7	$10,409
Hernando Middle School	Public	6-8	700 Dilworth Lane	Hernando	38632	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 429-4154	1,183	69	17.1	27.0%	872 (73.7%)	129 (10.9%)	115 (9.7%)	10 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (4.7%)	92.7	7^th of 266 public middle schools	97.4%		93.8	7^th of 264 public middle schools	97.3%			61.0	61.3	67.0		76.9	82.1	78.2			76.2	$8,420
Lake Cormorant Middle School	Public	6-8	3203 Wilson Mill Road W	Lake Cormorant	38641	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 781-0778	707	46	15.2	68.9%	250 (35.4%)	315 (44.6%)	93 (13.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (6.2%)	46.8	142^nd of 266 public middle schools	46.6%		49.4	134^th of 264 public middle schools	49.2%	8		38.2	40.7	33.6		36.5	65.8	46.8			40.4	$10,332

Frequently Asked Questions about Olive Branch Middle School

How many students attend Olive Branch Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 744 students attended Olive Branch Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Olive Branch Middle School attend?

Students who attend Olive Branch Middle School usually go on to attend Olive Branch High School

Is Olive Branch Middle School a good school?

Olive Branch Middle School ranks 146^th of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Olive Branch Middle School in?

Desoto County School District

What is the racial makeup of Olive Branch Middle School?

Students at Olive Branch Middle School are 53% African American, 29% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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