Serving 750 students in grades 2-3, Hernando Hills Elementary 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 80% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher 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 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-3
Enrollment: 750 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Hernando Hills Elementary 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 Hills Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Hernando Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Hernando Hills Elementary School is ranked #19 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Hernando Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Hernando Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Hernando Hills Elementary School?
750 students attend Hernando Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hernando Hills Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hernando Hills Elementary School?
Hernando Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hernando Hills Elementary School offer ?
Hernando Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Hernando Hills Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-3
Enrollment: 750 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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