Serving 1,147 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 17:1 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 (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,147 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
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
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 0.43, 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 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?
1,147 students attend Hernando Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hernando Middle School students are White, 12% 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 Middle School?
Hernando Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,147 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
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
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