For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,355 students in Desoto County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Desoto County, FL are Desoto County High School and Desoto Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desoto County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Desoto County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Desoto County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Desoto County High School, with 75% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Desoto County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desoto County High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1710 E Gibson St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-3434
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-3434
Gr: 9-12 | 1,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Desoto Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
318 N Wilson Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9303
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9303
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Reduced Services
Alternative School
310 W Whidden St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-1333
Gr: K-12 | 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Desoto County, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Desoto County, FL include Desoto County High School and Desoto Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Desoto County?
6 public high schools are located in Desoto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto County?
Desoto County public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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