Serving 914 students in grades 3-5, Horn Lake Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 914 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Horn Lake Intermediate School serves the northwest part of Horn Lake, MS, covering an area of approximately 29.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 6.6 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horn Lake Intermediate School's student population of 914 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
914 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Motto
Work hard, play hard
School Rankings
Horn Lake Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horn Lake Intermediate School is 0.49, 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
#531 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
7%
Black
69%
45%
White
13%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horn Lake Intermediate School's ranking?
Horn Lake Intermediate School is ranked #531 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Horn Lake Intermediate School often compared to?
Horn Lake Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southaven Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Horn Lake Intermediate School?
914 students attend Horn Lake Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Horn Lake Intermediate School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horn Lake Intermediate School?
Horn Lake Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horn Lake Intermediate School offer ?
Horn Lake Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horn Lake Intermediate School part of?
Horn Lake Intermediate School is part of Desoto County School District.
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