Serving 1,482 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 90% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). 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 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hernando High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hernando High School's student population of 1,482 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hernando High School ranks within the top 5% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hernando High 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 795 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
6%
5%
Black
12%
47%
White
75%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hernando High School's ranking?
Hernando High School is ranked #17 out of 795 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?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hernando High School?
1,482 students attend Hernando High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hernando High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hernando High School part of?
Hernando High School is part of Desoto Co School District.
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