For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,482 students in Hernando, MS. The top-ranked public high school in Hernando, MS is Hernando High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hernando, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Hernando have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Mississippi public high schools.
Hernando, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hernando High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hernando, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hernando High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
805 Dilworth Lane
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4170
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4170
Gr: 9-12 | 1,482 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 high schools in Hernando, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hernando, MS include Hernando High School. Hernando has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public high schools are located in Hernando?
2 public high schools are located in Hernando.
What is the racial composition of students in Hernando?
Hernando public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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