Desoto Central High School vs. Hernando High School
Should you attend Desoto Central High School or Hernando High 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Desoto Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Hernando High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,000 students in grades 9-13, Desoto Central High 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 76% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 1,525 students in grades 9-13, Hernando High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-13
9-13
Total Students
2,000 students
1,525 students
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
89 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#108 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#17 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
90%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
91%
Graduation Rate
95%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
533
403
Grade 10 Students
536
410
Grade 11 Students
489
363
Grade 12 Students
442
349
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
49%
11%
% White
34%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%