Horn Lake High School vs. Southaven High School
Should I attend Horn Lake High School or Southaven High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Horn Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Southaven High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,399 students in grades 9-12, Horn Lake High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,753 students in grades 9-12, Southaven High School ranks in the top 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 26% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,399 students
1,753 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
107 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#398 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
386
476
Grade 10 Students
353
468
Grade 11 Students
332
432
Grade 12 Students
306
354
Ungraded Students
22
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
73%
58%
% White
14%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%