For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,482 students in Hernando, MS. The top ranked public high school in Hernando, MS is Hernando High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hernando, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Hernando have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Mississippi public high schools.
Hernando, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hernando High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hernando, MS (2025)
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
| 1,482 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hernando, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Hernando, MS include Hernando High School. Hernando has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public high schools are located in Hernando?
2 public high schools are located in Hernando.
What is the racial composition of students in Hernando?
Hernando public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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