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Hernando High School

805 Dilworth Lane
Hernando, MS 38632
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,419 students in grades 9-12, Hernando High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,419 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in MS)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 92% (Top 1%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Hernando High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hernando High School's student population of 1,419 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,419 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Hernando High 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 High School is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (MS)
#17 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hernando High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hernando High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hernando High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hernando High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hernando High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hernando High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hernando High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hernando High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hernando High School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hernando High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hernando High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Hernando High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hernando High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hernando High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
79%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hernando High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hernando High School's ranking?
Hernando High School is ranked #17 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Hernando High School often compared to?
Hernando High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewisburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hernando High School?
The graduation rate of Hernando High School is 93%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hernando High School?
1,419 students attend Hernando High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hernando High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% 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 Hernando High School?
Hernando High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hernando High School offer ?
Hernando High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hernando High School part of?
Hernando High School is part of Desoto Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,419 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 93% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 92% (Top 1%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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