Serving 1,150 students in grades 6-8, Hernando Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hernando Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hernando Middle School's student population of 1,150 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hernando Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hernando Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
11%
47%
White
74%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
75%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hernando Middle School's ranking?
Hernando Middle School is ranked #22 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Hernando Middle School often compared to?
Hernando Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewisburg Middle School, Desoto Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Hernando Middle School?
1,150 students attend Hernando Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hernando Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hernando Middle School?
Hernando Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hernando Middle School offer ?
Hernando Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hernando Middle School part of?
Hernando Middle School is part of Desoto Co School District.
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