Lynchburg’s public schools outscore 89% of Mississippi districts
61% of students in Lynchburg’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Mississippi average (47%). The grade covers the public school district serving Lynchburg, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Mississippi, not nationally.
From Mississippi state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lynchburg’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 63 Mississippi towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lynchburg’s, its schools beat 73%, lower than their 89% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 49% and math 61% in spring 2022, against 42% and 47% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $9,732 per student, against $12,392 across Mississippi (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
14 elementary schools, then eight middle and eight high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Bethel Baptist School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Lynchburg’s grade
A: better than 89% of Mississippi school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Mississippi average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lynchburg, with each school’s own grade.
Lynchburg’s public schools are run by DeSoto County School District, which also serves Hernando, Horn Lake, Olive Branch and Southaven and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Lynchburg vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Mississippi towns that share Lynchburg’s borders.
Every school in Lynchburg
31 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Mississippi’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Lynchburg’s schools
Are Lynchburg’s schools good?
By Mississippi’s own tests, yes: the public schools Lynchburg children attend outscore 89% of Mississippi’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 73%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Lynchburg in?
DeSoto County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 34,934 students in 39 schools (2024–25).
Where do Lynchburg kids go to high school?
One of 8 high schools, depending on your address: DeSoto Central High School, Southaven High School, Hernando High School, Lewisburg High School, Horn Lake High School, Center Hill High School, Olive Branch High School and Lake Cormorant High School.
What is Lynchburg’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in DeSoto County School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Mississippi.
How much does Lynchburg spend per student?
$9,732 in DeSoto County School District (FY2024), against $12,392 across Mississippi. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Lynchburg?
Yes: Bethel Baptist School (religious, grades 6–12, 11 students).
Parents talk
What Lynchburg families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Mississippi. Stars are from neighbors.