Serving 1,361 students in grades 9-12, Horn Lake High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horn Lake High School's student population of 1,361 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horn Lake High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horn Lake High 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
#389 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
5%
Black
73%
47%
White
13%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horn Lake High School's ranking?
Horn Lake High School is ranked #389 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Horn Lake High School often compared to?
Horn Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southaven High School, Lake Cormorant High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horn Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Horn Lake High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Horn Lake High School?
1,361 students attend Horn Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Horn Lake High School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horn Lake High School?
Horn Lake High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horn Lake High School offer ?
Horn Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Horn Lake High School part of?
Horn Lake High School is part of Desoto Co School District.
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