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Pleasant Hill Elementary School

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Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks 109 th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

109^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 377 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Pleasant Hill Elementary School is a large PK–5 public school in Olive Branch, MS, serving 1,079 students as part of the DeSoto County School District. The school was once one of Mississippi's elite elementary schools—ranking 4th in the state in 2017–18—and while it remains well above district and state averages in most subjects, it has settled into solid 4-star territory, ranking 109th of 377 elementary schools in 2025–26.

Mathematics and science are clear strengths. Fourth-grade math proficiency reached 80.4% in 2024–25, about 20 points above the district and state, and fifth-grade science has stayed between 73% and 82% for four straight years. However, third-grade English Language Arts is a growing concern: only 45.4% of third graders were proficient in 2025–26, dipping below both the district (45.8%) and state (48.5%). The school has also drifted downward from its top-20 peak, and its student–teacher ratio rose to 16.7 in 2024–25—among the higher ratios in the area—so class sizes are worth asking about on a tour.

Compared with nearby schools, Pleasant Hill comfortably outperforms Southaven Elementary and Olive Branch Intermediate, while Lewisburg Intermediate remains the top performer in the area. Pleasant Hill also benefits from a strong attendance culture: its chronic absenteeism rate of 17.9% is well below the district's 26.4% and the state's 23.9%. About 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch—a lower share than many surrounding schools—and families looking for a comprehensive PK–5 experience will find Pleasant Hill one of the stronger options in the district.

1,079

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,903

Per pupil spending ?

42.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7686 Pleasant Hill Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654

(662) 890-9654

District: Desoto County School District

Students who attend Pleasant Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Desoto Central Middle School
High:	Desoto Central High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.7%

White:

35.3%

Two or more races:

9.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 97th percentile in 2016 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (61% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Above the Mississippi median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg52%

Mississippi avg54%

109^th of 377

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 26 pts since 2016

From top 3% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 11Elementary Schools in the Desoto County School District

45^th of 134Desoto 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
2026	69.4	109 of 377	71.1%	★★★★☆
2025	76.4	74 of 383	80.7%	★★★★☆
2024	79.5	63 of 390	83.8%	★★★★☆
2023	83.5	46 of 377	87.8%	★★★★☆
2022	90.9	19 of 382	95.0%	★★★★★
2021	92.5	18 of 381	95.3%	★★★★★
2019	93.0	15 of 397	96.2%	★★★★★
2018	97.1	4 of 404	99.0%	★★★★★
2017	96.7	8 of 406	98.0%	★★★★★
2016	95.2	11 of 394	97.2%	★★★★★
2015	98.3	7 of 402	98.3%	★★★★★
2014	89.8	18 of 394	95.4%	★★★★★
2013	94.4	8 of 408	98.0%	★★★★★
2012	93.1	16 of 414	96.1%	★★★★★
2011	93.0	16 of 418	96.2%	★★★★★
2010	96.1	6 of 403	98.5%	★★★★★
2009	94.5	11 of 392	97.2%	★★★★★
2008	92.8	16 of 394	95.9%	★★★★★

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Science79%+8 vs state

Mathematics59%+9 vs state

English Language Arts56%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)			MAAP Mathematics (2026)			MAAP Science (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
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%)	69.4	109^th of 377 public elementary schools	71.1%		76.4	74^th of 383 public elementary schools	80.7%	35	45.4	59.6	63.6	50.5	68.4	57.4	79.3	$9,903
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%)	41.8	221^st of 377 public elementary schools	41.4%		47	204^th of 383 public elementary schools	46.7%	17		37.5	55.0		36.7	46.3	69.6	$10,717
DeSoto Central Elementary	Public	3-5	2411 Central Parkway	Southaven	38672	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 349-6234	831	52	16.1	45.4%	263 (31.6%)	365 (43.9%)	91 (11.0%)	43 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (8.2%)	36.7	242^nd of 377 public elementary schools	35.8%		58.3	161^st of 383 public elementary schools	58.0%	81	48.6	48.4	47.9	34.3	34.9	36.4	62.8	$8,778
Greenbrook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	730 Rasco Road E	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 342-2330	556	37	15.2	70.0%	121 (21.8%)	320 (57.6%)	64 (11.5%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	41 (7.4%)								(n/a)								$10,458
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
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)	37.3			26.2				$11,316
Southaven Intermediate School	Public	3-5	175 Rasco Road E	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 253-0123	1,046	65	16.0	68.6%	213 (20.4%)	585 (55.9%)	160 (15.3%)	14 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	71 (6.8%)	36.2	245^th of 377 public elementary schools	35.0%		43.7	217^th of 383 public elementary schools	43.3%	28	33.0	38.8	48.3	37.9	38.0	44.7	71.5	$9,785
DeSoto Central Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	3210 Getwell Rd	Southaven	38672	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 912-1300	792	47	16.8	40.8%	304 (38.4%)	292 (36.9%)	93 (11.7%)	34 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (8.5%)								(n/a)								$10,126
Southaven Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8274 Claiborne Drive	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 342-2289	681	42	16.2	78.4%	151 (22.2%)	375 (55.1%)	90 (13.2%)	9 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (7.8%)	29.2	280^th of 377 public elementary schools	25.7%		35.9	256^th of 383 public elementary schools	33.2%	24	30.6	43.6	45.7	26.5	42.7	36.2	60.9	$10,645
Hope Sullivan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	7985 Southaven Circle W	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 393-2919	563	35	16.3	72.3%	105 (18.7%)	318 (56.5%)	93 (16.5%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.5%)								(n/a)								$10,907

Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Hill Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Pleasant Hill Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Desoto Central Middle School
High : Desoto Central High School

What district is Pleasant Hill Elementary School in?

Desoto County School District

What is the racial makeup of Pleasant Hill Elementary School?

Students at Pleasant Hill Elementary School are 44% African American, 35% White, 9% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,079 students attended Pleasant Hill Elementary School.

Is Pleasant Hill Elementary School a good school?

Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks 109^th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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