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Center Hill Middle School vs. Hernando Middle School

Should you attend Center Hill Middle 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.
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School Overview

School
Center Hill Middle School
8756 Forest Hill Irene
Olive Branch, MS 38654
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Hernando Middle School
700 Dilworth Lane
Hernando, MS 38632
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Center Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

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 768 students in grades 6-8, Center Hill Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
768 students
1,147 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Center Hill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hernando Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Center Hill Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hernando Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
67 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Center Hill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hernando Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Center Hill 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 2023-24 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 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#139 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
#25 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Center Hill Middle 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.
75%
(Top 10% in MS)
83%
(Top 5% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Center Hill 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.
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.
51%
(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 Center Hill 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.
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.
63%
(Top 30% 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 Center Hill 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.
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 Center Hill Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hernando Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
249
392
Grade 7 Students
253
358
Grade 8 Students
255
390
Ungraded Students
11
7

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Center Hill 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 2023-24 school year.
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 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Center Hill 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 2023-24 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 2023-24 school year.
% Black
47%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Center Hill 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 2023-24 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 2023-24 school year.
% White
36%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Center Hill 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 2023-24 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Center Hill 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 2023-24 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 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Center Hill 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 2023-24 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 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Center Hill 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 2023-24 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 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Center Hill 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 2023-24 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 2023-24 school year.
 
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