Serving 1,525 students in grades 9-13, Hernando High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 1,525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Hernando High School serves the southern part of Hernando, MS, covering an area of approximately 108.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hernando High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hernando High School's student population of 1,525 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,525 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hernando High School ranks within the top 5% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hernando High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 795 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hernando High School's ranking?
Hernando High School is ranked #17 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Hernando High School often compared to?
Hernando High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewisburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hernando High School?
The graduation rate of Hernando High School is 94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Hernando High School?
1,525 students attend Hernando High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hernando High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hernando High School?
Hernando High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hernando High School offer ?
Hernando High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hernando High School part of?
Hernando High School is part of Desoto County School District.
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