Lake Cormorant High

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Lake Cormorant High ranks 78 th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lake Cormorant High School is a public high school in Lake Cormorant, Mississippi, serving 969 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Desoto County School District, which is ranked 33 out of 130 school districts in the state.

While Lake Cormorant High has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Lewisburg High and Hernando High, its academic performance has been mixed. The school has outperformed the state in some subjects like Algebra I and U.S. History, but underperformed in others like English II and Biology. Additionally, over 99% of Lake Cormorant High's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite these challenges, Lake Cormorant High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, with a high of 56th out of 226 Mississippi high schools in 2014-2015 and a low of 121st out of 231 in 2020-2021. The school's current ranking of 78th out of 228 high schools in 2023-2024 suggests there is potential for improvement, and by addressing the factors contributing to its strengths and weaknesses, Lake Cormorant High can work towards becoming a more well-rounded and high-performing institution.

Detail:

Public 9-12

10201 Star Landing Rd.
Lake Cormorant, MS 38641

(662) 996-3060

District: Desoto County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
78^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,496

Feeder schools for Lake Cormorant High:

Elementary:	Lake Cormorant Elementary
	Walls Elementary School
Middle:	Lake Cormorant Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 974

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.5%

White:

37.8%

Hispanic:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Cormorant High ranks better than 65.8% of high schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 6^th among 8 ranked high schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.9. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lake Cormorant High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (45.5%), White (37.8%), Hispanic (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Cormorant High is 15.5, which is the 5^th best among 8 high schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)

Compare Lake Cormorant High employs 62.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Cormorant High is $10,496, which is the 2^nd highest among 8 high schools in the Desoto County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Cormorant High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Cormorant High 78^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Lake Cormorant High in the ranking list.)

Desoto County School District:

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

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Rank History for Lake Cormorant High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2011	54.67	117^th	244	52.0%
2012	57.41	105^th	241	56.4%
2013	67.64	70^th	238	70.6%
2014	54.17	103^rd	236	56.4%
2015	66.30	56^th	226	75.2%
2016	56.16	102^nd	231	55.8%
2017	42.33	135^th	237	43.0%
2018	53.12	112^th	233	51.9%
2019	65.97	67^th	233	71.2%
2021	45.71	121^st	231	47.6%
2022	63.77	80^th	228	64.9%
2023	55.40	103^rd	226	54.4%
2024	65.90	78^th	228	65.8%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a teacher
Friday, April 17, 2020

We have a good school. Our teachers go beyond the classroom to care for our students. This is a really stressful time for our students, teachers, parents and staff, but we are all working hard together. I love our school and our students and staff. I have been teaching here since 2014 and hope to retire from here. #TeamDCS #LCGatorNation Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lake Cormorant High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	397	211	5	34	0	0	1	648
2011	509	281	2	47	2	0	0	841
2012	488	301	6	45	2	0	1	843
2013	472	306	7	46	4	0	3	838
2014	480	356	13	53	4	0	1	907
2015	505	384	15	58	4	0	3	969
2016	509	374	10	61	3	0	16	973
2017	509	389	10	67	3	0	36	1014
2018	448	368	3	73	2	0	39	933
2019	384	379	2	83	2	0	48	898
2020	381	403	6	79	2	0	45	916
2021	386	414	5	91	3	0	31	930
2022	365	408	5	106	2	2	37	925
2023	369	446	5	103	1	2	43	969
2024	368	443	5	100	0	2	56	974

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 Lake Cormorant High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	648	39.1	16.5	57.1
2011	841	43.3	19.3	59
2012	843	44.8	18.7	53.4
2013	838	50.5	16.5	65.3
2014	907	49.5	18.2	69.9
2015	969	56.0	17.3	70.4
2016	973	55.0	17.6	71.9
2017	1014	54.1	18.7	69.7
2018	933	61.2	15.2	71.9
2019	898	61.4	14.6	71.5
2020	916	58.1	15.7	72.6
2021	930	62.8	14.7	99.7
2022	925	63.2	14.6	99.7
2023	969	66.8	14.4	99.7
2024	974	62.6	15.5	65.6

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 Lake Cormorant High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	648	39.1	16.5	57.1
2011	841	43.3	19.3	59
2012	843	44.8	18.7	53.4
2013	838	50.5	16.5	65.3
2014	907	49.5	18.2	69.9
2015	969	56.0	17.3	70.4
2016	973	55.0	17.6	71.9
2017	1014	54.1	18.7	69.7
2018	933	61.2	15.2	71.9
2019	898	61.4	14.6	71.5
2020	916	58.1	15.7	72.6
2021	930	62.8	14.7	99.7
2022	925	63.2	14.6	99.7
2023	969	66.8	14.4	99.7
2024	974	62.6	15.5	65.6

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 Lake Cormorant High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,960
2018	$8,753
2019	$8,605
2020	$9,814
2021	$9,747
2022	$10,496

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Cormorant High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 67^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 103^rd of 226 High schools	16.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Lake Cormorant High)	67.9	65.8	2.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Desoto County School District)	69.4	78.2	8.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Lake Cormorant High)	47.3	49.8	2.5%
End of Course English II (Desoto County School District)	53.8	55.4	1.6%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Lake Cormorant High)	59.6	59.7	0.1%
End of Course Biology (Desoto County School District)	66.4	65.5	0.9%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Lake Cormorant High)	51.6	75.1	23.5%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Desoto County School District)	64.6	73.6	9%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	898	969	7.9%
African American	379	446	17.7%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	2	5	150%
Hispanic	83	103	24.1%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	384	369	3.9%
Two or More Races	48	43	10.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.5%	99.7%	28.2%

Schools Near Lake Cormorant High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Lake Cormorant High	Public	9-12	10201 Star Landing Rd.	Lake Cormorant	38641	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 996-3060	974	63	15.5	65.6%	368 (37.8%)	443 (45.5%)	100 (10.3%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (5.7%)	65.9	78^th of 228 public high schools	65.8%		55.4	103^rd of 226 public high schools	54.4%	25	77.1	55.6	68.8	68.3	$10,496
Horn Lake High	Public	9-12	3360 Church Road	Horn Lake	38637	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 393-5273	1,291	88	14.5	75.1%	141 (10.9%)	962 (74.5%)	121 (9.4%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (4.6%)	29.4	163^rd of 228 public high schools	28.5%		22.6	175^th of 226 public high schools	22.6%	12	69.3	32.0	50.0	48.4	$10,036
Desoto County Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	847 Rasco Road	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 393-6211	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Southaven High School	Public	9-12	735 Rasco Road	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 393-9300	1,825	112	16.2	61.2%	353 (19.3%)	1,109 (60.8%)	198 (10.8%)	22 (1.2%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	138 (7.6%)	41.8	137^th of 228 public high schools	39.9%		45.8	132^nd of 226 public high schools	41.6%	5	63.6	39.3	58.5	63.1	$9,300
Hernando High School	Public	9-12	805 Dilworth Lane	Hernando	38632	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 429-4170	1,482	80	18.4	21.1%	1,113 (75.1%)	173 (11.7%)	92 (6.2%)	22 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	78 (5.3%)	89.4	5^th of 228 public high schools	97.8%		89.6	7^th of 226 public high schools	96.9%	2	92.7	65.0	82.4	88.8	$9,205
Desoto Central High School	Public	9-12	2911 Central Parkway	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 536-3612	2,011	107	18.8	30.4%	760 (37.8%)	959 (47.7%)	79 (3.9%)	83 (4.1%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	126 (6.3%)	76.8	47^th of 228 public high schools	79.4%		71.2	53^rd of 226 public high schools	76.5%	6	80.5	60.2	68.7	82.4	$8,442
Lewisburg High School	Public	9-12	1755 Craft Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 890-6708	1,286	77	16.5	17.0%	1,014 (78.8%)	141 (11.0%)	49 (3.8%)	30 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (4.0%)	90	4^th of 228 public high schools	98.2%		89.7	6^th of 226 public high schools	97.3%	2	91.9	68.7	81.6	89.4	$10,062
David Williams Junior Career &tech County	Public	9-12	2400 Us Highway 61 N.	Tunica	38676	Tunica County	Tunica County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 363-2051	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Rosa Fort High School	Public	9-12	1100 Rosa Fort Drive	Tunica	38676	Tunica County	Tunica County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 363-1343	455	38	11.8	100.0%	5 (1.1%)	446 (98.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46.3	132^nd of 228 public high schools	42.1%		29.4	160^th of 226 public high schools	29.2%	28	80.0	29.2	50.8	75.0	$19,635
Tcs Alternative School	Public	6-12	1100 Rosa Fort Drive	Tunica	38676	Tunica County	Tunica County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 363-1343	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Cormorant High

How many students attend Lake Cormorant High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 974 students attended Lake Cormorant High.

What schools feed into Lake Cormorant High?

Lake Cormorant High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lake Cormorant Elementary
Elementary : Walls Elementary School
Middle : Lake Cormorant Middle

What is the racial makeup of Lake Cormorant High?

Students at Lake Cormorant High are 45% African American, 38% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Is Lake Cormorant High a good school?

Lake Cormorant High ranks 78^th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Lake Cormorant High in?

Desoto County School District

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