For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,556 students in Hernando, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 99 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Hernando, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%). Hernando has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
The top ranked public schools in Hernando, MS are Hernando High School, Hernando Hills Elementary School and Hernando Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hernando, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hernando, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hernando High School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
805 Dilworth Lane
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4170
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4170
Grades: 9-12
| 1,382 students
Rank: #22.
Hernando Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
570 Mcingvale Road
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-9117
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-9117
Grades: 2-3
| 701 students
Rank: #33.
Hernando Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Dilworth Lane
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4154
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4154
Grades: 6-8
| 1,115 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Grove Central Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
893 Oak Grove Road
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4180
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4180
Grades: 4-5
| 720 students
Rank: #55.
Lewisburg Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2605 Hwy. 305 South
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 892-5050
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 892-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
Rank: n/an/a
Desoto County Alternative Center
Alternative School
2690 Magnolia Street
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-5597
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-5597
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
455 Riley Street
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4160
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4160
Grades: K-1
| 682 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hernando, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Hernando, MS include Hernando High School, Hernando Hills Elementary School and Hernando Middle School. Hernando has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public schools are located in Hernando, MS?
7 public schools are located in Hernando, MS.
What percentage of students in Hernando, MS go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Hernando, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hernando, MS?
Hernando, MS public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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