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Pope Elementary School vs. Hernando Middle School

Should you attend Pope Elementary School or Hernando Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Pope Elementary School
1110 Main Street, P.o. Box 59
Pope, MS 38658
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Hernando Middle School
700 Dilworth Lane
Hernando, MS 38632
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Hernando Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pope Elementary School ranks in the top 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 46% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
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 83% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). 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).
Grades Offered
PK-8
6-8
Total Students
531 students
1,147 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pope Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hernando Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pope Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hernando Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
67 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pope Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hernando Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pope Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Panola School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hernando Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Desoto County School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#325 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
#25 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pope Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hernando Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
83%
(Top 5% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pope Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Panola School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hernando Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Desoto County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 10% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pope Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Panola School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hernando Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Desoto County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 20% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pope Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Panola School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hernando Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Desoto County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pope Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hernando Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
33
-
Kindergarten Students
70
-
Grade 1 Students
63
-
Grade 2 Students
49
-
Grade 3 Students
51
-
Grade 4 Students
64
-
Grade 5 Students
44
-
Grade 6 Students
49
392
Grade 7 Students
62
358
Grade 8 Students
46
390
Ungraded Students
-
7

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Panola School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hernando Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Desoto County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Panola School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hernando Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Desoto County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
15%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Panola School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hernando Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Desoto County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Panola School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hernando Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Desoto County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Panola School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hernando Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Desoto County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.31
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pope Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Panola School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hernando Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Desoto County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pope Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Panola School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hernando Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Desoto County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pope Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Panola School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hernando Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Desoto County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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