Hernando High School

Summary:

Hernando High School is a public high school serving 1,419 students in grades 9-12 in Hernando, Mississippi, which is part of the Desoto County School District. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a 5-star rating and exceptional academic performance that significantly outpaces state and district averages.

Hernando High School's students excel on all End of Course (EOC) assessments, with 92.7% proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 80% for the Desoto County School District and 67.4% for the state of Mississippi. The school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 18.5, which may contribute to its academic success. However, despite the school's exceptional performance, over 99% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the community.

While Hernando High School stands out as a high-performing institution, the nearby schools within the Desoto County School District show a wide range of academic performance. For example, Desoto Central High School and Lewisburg High School also rank among the top high schools in the state, while schools like Horn Lake High and Southaven High School have significantly lower test scores and statewide rankings. This highlights the importance of effective educational practices and the potential for high-performing schools to thrive in diverse communities.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 805 Dilworth Lane
       Hernando, MS  38632


(662) 429-4170

District: Desoto County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,205 Help


Feeder schools for Hernando High School:

Elementary:    Hernando Elementary
    Hernando Hills Elementary
    Oak Grove Central Elementary
Middle:    Hernando Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  1,419

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.5%
African American:
11.3%
Hispanic:
6.6%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


 See top rated Mississippi high schools

 Compare Hernando High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Hernando High School ranks better than 97.8% of high schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked high schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.43. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hernando High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.5%), African American (11.3%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hernando High School is 18.5. 8 high schools in the Desoto County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Hernando High School employs 76.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hernando High School is $9,205. 6 high schools in the Desoto County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hernando High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hernando High School 5th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Hernando High School in the ranking list.)

Desoto County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Desoto County School District 33rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Hernando High School?

Rank History for Hernando High School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.87 60th 232 74.1%
2005 77.99 20th 232 91.4%
2006 74.28 24th 232 89.7%
2007 78.47 22nd 232 90.5%
2008 77.51 28th 235 88.1%
2009 74.88 39th 235 83.4%
2010 71.09 56th 235 76.2%
2011 79.00 17th 244 93.0%
2012 74.13 44th 241 81.7%
2013 82.46 16th 238 93.3%
2014 78.23 23rd 236 90.3%
2015 89.08 5th 226 97.8%
2016 83.37 18th 231 92.2%
2017 92.01 3rd 237 98.7%
2018 90.33 4th 233 98.3%
2019 89.93 7th 233 97.0%
2021 91.82 6th 231 97.4%
2022 91.42 3rd 228 98.7%
2023 89.56 7th 226 96.9%
2024 89.43 5th 228 97.8%
See the entire list of Mississippi High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Hernando High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    



Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Hernando High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Hernando High School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Hernando High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 461 186 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1991 464 195 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1992 500 201 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 702
1993 491 217 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 716
1994 544 229 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 778
1995 543 212 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1996 543 212 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1997 599 213 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 814
1998 599 197 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 802
1999 589 203 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 799
2000 634 184 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 832
2001 688 202 7 10 2 n/a n/a 0 909
2002 759 210 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 984
2003 759 210 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 984
2004 795 220 6 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1037
2005 810 206 6 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1042
2006 838 209 6 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1075
2007 824 198 6 26 1 n/a n/a 0 1055
2008 804 209 6 26 0 n/a n/a 0 1045
2009 768 190 8 26 1 0 0 0 993
2010 749 190 9 28 2 0 0 0 978
2011 786 174 15 34 2 0 2 0 1013
2012 858 168 16 37 2 0 1 0 1082
2013 898 157 10 49 1 2 1 0 1118
2014 930 166 12 56 1 1 1 0 1167
2015 944 158 15 63 1 0 5 0 1186
2016 927 165 15 74 1 0 10 0 1192
2017 920 148 17 70 1 0 16 0 1172
2018 942 151 18 67 0 0 22 0 1200
2019 989 170 17 65 0 2 23 0 1266
2020 1015 159 16 73 0 1 34 0 1298
2021 1037 171 21 75 1 1 34 0 1340
2022 1058 173 18 83 1 1 48 0 1382
2023 1085 161 20 94 1 1 57 0 1419

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hernando High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 651 37.9 17.1 n/a
1991 663 40.2 16.4 n/a
1992 702 42.2 16.6 24.4
1993 716 42.2 17.0 25.1
1994 778 44.1 17.6 23.5
1995 761 46.2 16.5 21.2
1996 761 46.2 16.5 21.2
1997 814 47.5 17.1 21.5
1998 802 48.5 16.5 20.8
1999 799 50.1 15.9 26
2000 832 47.5 17.5 27
2001 909 49.6 18.3 28.1
2002 984 24.7 39.8 28.7
2003 984 24.7 39.8 28.7
2004 1037 56.0 18.5 21.8
2005 1042 54.8 19.0 23.5
2006 1075 55.7 19.3 71.3
2007 1055 53.8 19.6 26.4
2008 1045 58.9 17.7 26.2
2009 993 61.2 16.2 29
2010 978 64.0 15.2 30.9
2011 1013 58.9 17.1 33.6
2012 1082 52.8 20.4 34.6
2013 1118 59.3 18.8 31.9
2014 1167 65.8 17.7 31.8
2015 1186 70.0 16.9 29.5
2016 1192 69.0 17.2 32.6
2017 1172 66.6 17.5 31.2
2018 1200 66.5 18.0 28.8
2019 1266 64.4 19.6 28.3
2020 1298 69.2 18.7 27.4
2021 1340 71.8 18.6 99.8
2022 1382 73.9 18.6 99.8
2023 1419 76.4 18.5 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hernando High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 651 37.9 17.1 n/a
1991 663 40.2 16.4 n/a
1992 702 42.2 16.6 24.4
1993 716 42.2 17.0 25.1
1994 778 44.1 17.6 23.5
1995 761 46.2 16.5 21.2
1996 761 46.2 16.5 21.2
1997 814 47.5 17.1 21.5
1998 802 48.5 16.5 20.8
1999 799 50.1 15.9 26
2000 832 47.5 17.5 27
2001 909 49.6 18.3 28.1
2002 984 24.7 39.8 28.7
2003 984 24.7 39.8 28.7
2004 1037 56.0 18.5 21.8
2005 1042 54.8 19.0 23.5
2006 1075 55.7 19.3 71.3
2007 1055 53.8 19.6 26.4
2008 1045 58.9 17.7 26.2
2009 993 61.2 16.2 29
2010 978 64.0 15.2 30.9
2011 1013 58.9 17.1 33.6
2012 1082 52.8 20.4 34.6
2013 1118 59.3 18.8 31.9
2014 1167 65.8 17.7 31.8
2015 1186 70.0 16.9 29.5
2016 1192 69.0 17.2 32.6
2017 1172 66.6 17.5 31.2
2018 1200 66.5 18.0 28.8
2019 1266 64.4 19.6 28.3
2020 1298 69.2 18.7 27.4
2021 1340 71.8 18.6 99.8
2022 1382 73.9 18.6 99.8
2023 1419 76.4 18.5 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hernando High School

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $7,245
2018 $7,330
2019 $7,511
2020 $8,341
2021 $8,000
2022 $9,205

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hernando High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 233 High schoolsRanks 7th of 226 High schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Hernando High School)77.189.8
 12.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Desoto County School District)69.478.2
 8.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (Hernando High School)65.970.4
 4.5%
   End of Course English II (Desoto County School District)53.855.4
 1.6%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (Hernando High School)84.585
 0.5%
   End of Course Biology (Desoto County School District)66.465.5
 0.9%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Hernando High School)7586.1
 11.1%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Desoto County School District)64.673.6
 9%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12661419
 12.1%
African American170161
 5.3%
American Indian01
Asian1720
 17.6%
Hispanic6594
 44.6%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White9891085
 9.7%
Two or More Races2357
 147.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.3%99.8%
 71.5%


Schools Near Hernando High School









Frequently Asked Questions about Hernando High School

Yes! Hernando High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 5th of 228 Mississippi high schools.

Students at Hernando High School are 76% White, 11% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Hernando High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hernando Elementary
Elementary : Hernando Hills Elementary
Elementary : Oak Grove Central Elementary
Middle : Hernando Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,419 students attended Hernando High School.


Rate Hernando High School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Hernando High School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
y12_280132000187 retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
None retrieved from Database in 38 milliseconds.