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Center Hill Elementary School

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Center Hill Elementary School ranks 76 th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

76^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Center Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Olive Branch, Mississippi, serving 789 students in grades K-5 and part of the Desoto County School District, which is ranked 34 out of 130 school districts in the state.

Center Hill Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with 61.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50.7% for the district and 49.4% for the state. In 5th grade Mathematics, the school had 76.6% proficiency, far exceeding the district's 52.4% and the state's 48.3%. The school has been ranked among the top 23 elementary schools in Mississippi and maintains a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, it generally maintains lower rates than the state average.

When compared to other nearby schools, Lewisburg Intermediate School has consistently outperformed Center Hill Elementary in standardized test scores, particularly in 4th and 5th grade Mathematics and English Language Arts. Additionally, Center Hill Elementary has seen a significant decrease in its free and reduced lunch rates, from over 99% to 40.81%, suggesting a potential shift in the school's demographics that may impact its performance and resource needs.

788

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,326

Per pupil spending ?

42%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13662 Center Hill Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654

(662) 890-7705

District: Desoto County School District

Students who attend Center Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Center Hill Middle School
High:	Center Hill High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.2%

African American:

40.7%

Hispanic:

9.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 95th percentile in 2015 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (67% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg56%

Mississippi avg54%

76^th of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 14 pts since 2015

From top 5% (2015) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 12Elementary 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	76.1	76 of 383	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	77.6	73 of 390	81.3%	★★★★☆
2023	85.3	37 of 377	90.2%	★★★★★
2022	85.6	42 of 382	89.0%	★★★★☆
2021	91.0	23 of 381	94.0%	★★★★★
2019	90.6	24 of 397	94.0%	★★★★★
2018	93.1	19 of 404	95.3%	★★★★★
2017	93.8	13 of 406	96.8%	★★★★★
2016	95.5	9 of 394	97.7%	★★★★★
2015	90.8	22 of 402	94.5%	★★★★★
2014	88.6	24 of 394	93.9%	★★★★★
2013	95.8	3 of 408	99.3%	★★★★★
2012	96.4	5 of 414	98.8%	★★★★★
2011	93.7	12 of 418	97.1%	★★★★★
2010	94.9	9 of 403	97.8%	★★★★★
2009	95.1	8 of 392	98.0%	★★★★★
2008	97.2	4 of 394	99.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Science74%+8 vs state

Mathematics74%+21 vs state

English Language Arts58%+5 vs state

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by a citizen on FaceBook
Monday, March 2, 2009

Excellent administation, faculty and staff.
Innovative programs.
Excellent utilization of technology...i.e. smartboards..etc.
Cooperative and friendly with parents and public. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)			MAAP Mathematics (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 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Center Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13662 Center Hill Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 890-7705	788	47	16.9	42.0%	325 (41.2%)	321 (40.7%)	77 (9.8%)	23 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	39 (4.9%)	76.1	76^th of 383 public elementary schools	80.2%		77.6	73^rd of 390 public elementary schools	81.3%	3	61.4	53.1	58.0	70.3	74.3	76.6	74.2	$9,326
Byhalia Elementary School	Public	K-4	172 Highway 309 North	Byhalia	38611	Marshall County	Marshall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 838-6980	515	32	16.2	99.4%	132 (25.6%)	205 (39.8%)	142 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.0%)	20.8	328^th of 383 public elementary schools	14.4%		8.9	373^rd of 390 public elementary schools	4.4%	45	34.6	30.7		39.8	29.7			$10,052
Chickasaw Elementary School	Public	2-3	6391 Chickasaw Drive	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 895-6664	500	33	15.1	63.8%	177 (35.4%)	223 (44.6%)	51 (10.2%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.8%)								(n/a)	47.8			44.1				$11,316
Olive Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	9549 E Pigeon Roost	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 895-2256	504	30	16.8	59.3%	180 (35.7%)	210 (41.7%)	63 (12.5%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.9%)								(n/a)								$11,397
Overpark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8530 Forest Hill Irene Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 890-8745	635	43	14.7	52.6%	203 (32.0%)	296 (46.6%)	86 (13.5%)	13 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.8%)	69	115^th of 383 public elementary schools	70.0%		53.6	185^th of 390 public elementary schools	52.6%	70	58.3	53.3	58.5	66.7	64.4	58.4	69.9	$10,257
Olive Branch Intermediate School	Public	4-5	8631 E. Pigeon Roost	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 893-1221	472	29	16.2	62.9%	169 (35.8%)	215 (45.6%)	48 (10.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.4%)	47	204^th of 383 public elementary schools	46.7%		41.8	233^rd of 390 public elementary schools	40.3%	29		47.9	57.8		51.7	42.5	52.3	$10,717
Lewisburg Elementary School	Public	2-3	1717 Craft Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 895-8750	604	37	16.3	25.3%	438 (72.5%)	85 (14.1%)	41 (6.8%)	12 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.6%)								(n/a)	72.0			82.3				$10,699
Lewisburg Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1707 Craft Rd	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 893-6001	578	33	17.7	23.2%	428 (74.0%)	68 (11.8%)	45 (7.8%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.0%)								(n/a)								$10,939
Lewisburg Intermediate School	Public	4-5	1711 Craft Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 892-6180	606	40	15.1	19.6%	452 (74.6%)	80 (13.2%)	38 (6.3%)	13 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.8%)	91.8	19^th of 383 public elementary schools	95.0%		93.6	13^th of 390 public elementary schools	96.7%	6		69.3	84.9		80.1	74.1	87.1	$10,521
Pleasant Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7686 Pleasant Hill Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 890-9654	1,079	65	16.7	42.1%	381 (35.3%)	471 (43.7%)	91 (8.4%)	35 (3.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	97 (9.0%)	76.4	74^th of 383 public elementary schools	80.7%		79.5	63^rd of 390 public elementary schools	83.8%	11	56.2	57.6	73.9	56.7	80.4	65.1	72.9	$9,903

Frequently Asked Questions about Center Hill Elementary School

How many students attend Center Hill Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 788 students attended Center Hill Elementary School.

Is Center Hill Elementary School a good school?

Center Hill Elementary School ranks 76^th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Center Hill Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Center Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Center Hill Middle School
High : Center Hill High School

What district is Center Hill Elementary School in?

Desoto County School District

What is the racial makeup of Center Hill Elementary School?

Students at Center Hill Elementary School are 41% White, 41% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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