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Excellent DeSoto County Schools Draw New Home Buyers in Olive Branch, MS

August 26, 2014

As a new home builder in Olive Branch, MS, Grant & Co. Builders knows how important a highly rated school district is for families.  Fortunately, the DeSoto County School District is one of the highest ranked school districts in the state. According to the Local Schools Directory, an organization that provides information for public schools across the United States along with parental reviews, calendar of events, alumni lists and links to the official school websites, many of the schools in the DeSoto County School District are among the top schools in the State of Mississippi. Rated among the top 20 elementary schools in the state are Pleasant Hill, Center Hill, and Lewisburg Elementary in Olive Branch, MS; Hernando Hills and Oak Grove Central in Hernando, MS; and DeSoto Central in Southaven, MS. In the top 20 ranked middle schools are Center Hill Middle and Lewisburg Middle in Olive Branch and Oak Grove Middle in Hernando. Among high schools, tops are Lewisburg High and Central Hill High in Olive Branch; and DeSoto Central High in Southaven. The schools rankings were calculated by taking the standardized tests used by Mississippi to determine the proficiency level across varying grades and subjects for schools in the state. The website, www.greatschools.com, gives the following schools a 10 rating – making these schools some of the highest academically rated schools in the state.  They are Pleasant Hill Elementary, Center Hill Elementary, Lewisburg Elementary, Center Hill Middle, Lewisburg Middle, and Overton Park Elementary – all in Olive Branch.  Plus, Oak Grove Middle, Hernando Hills Elementary and Hernando Middle – in Hernando.  Also receiving a 10 rating by Great Schools is DeSoto Central Elementary. The DeSoto County School District is comprised of 40 elementary, middle and high schools.  It is the second largest school district in the state. Whether you choose a Grant home in Trinity Park where children attend Pleasant Hill Elementary or Forest Hill, which is next door to Center Hill Elementary, you can rest assured that children in DeSoto County, MS are receiving a quality education from highly ranked public schools.  Check out all the Grant & Co. neighborhoods and associated schools at www.grantnewhomes.com