Serving 1,021 students in grades 6-8, Horn Lake Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 42% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,021 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horn Lake Middle School's student population of 1,021 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,021 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horn Lake Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horn Lake Middle School is 0.45, 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
#508 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
5%
Black
73%
47%
White
13%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
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 Middle School's ranking?
Horn Lake Middle School is ranked #508 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Horn Lake Middle School often compared to?
Horn Lake Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desoto Central Middle School, Southaven Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Horn Lake Middle School?
1,021 students attend Horn Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Horn Lake Middle School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horn Lake Middle School?
Horn Lake Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horn Lake Middle School offer ?
Horn Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Horn Lake Middle School part of?
Horn Lake Middle School is part of Desoto Co School District.
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