For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,152 students in 38632, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 38632, MS are Hernando Middle School and Lewisburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38632 have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 38632, MS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 38632, MS Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hernando Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Dilworth Lane
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4154
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4154
Gr: 6-8 | 1,147 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Lewisburg Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2605 Hwy. 305 South
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 892-5050
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 892-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 1,005 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Desoto County Alternative Center
Alternative School
2690 Magnolia Street
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-5597
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-5597
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 38632, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 38632, MS include Hernando Middle School and Lewisburg Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38632?
3 public middle schools are located in 38632.
What is the racial composition of students in 38632?
38632 public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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