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Horn Lake High School vs. Desoto Central High School

Should you attend Horn Lake High School or Desoto Central 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.
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School Overview

School
Horn Lake High School
3360 Church Road
Horn Lake, MS 38637
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Desoto Central High School
2911 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Horn Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Desoto Central High 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,291 students in grades 9-12, Horn Lake High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 2,011 students in grades 9-12, 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 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,291 students
2,011 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Horn Lake High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Desoto Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horn Lake High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Desoto Central High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
107 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Horn Lake High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Desoto Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Horn Lake High 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 Desoto Central High 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

#365 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
#108 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Horn Lake High 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 Desoto Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in MS)
76%
(Top 10% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horn Lake High 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 Desoto Central High 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.
28%
(Bottom 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 30% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horn Lake High 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 Desoto Central High 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.
45%
(Bottom 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 30% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horn Lake High 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 Desoto Central High 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.
92%
(Top 20% in MS)
95%
(Top 20% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Horn Lake High School with the average graduation rate 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 graduation rate of Desoto Central High School with the average graduation rate 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Horn Lake High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Desoto Central High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
346
524
Grade 10 Students
347
537
Grade 11 Students
303
468
Grade 12 Students
270
460
Ungraded Students
25
22

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Horn Lake High 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Desoto Central High 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
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Horn Lake High 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 Desoto Central High 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
75%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Horn Lake High 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 Desoto Central High 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
11%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Horn Lake High 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 Desoto Central High 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
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Horn Lake High 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 Desoto Central High 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.
0.42
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Horn Lake High 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 Desoto Central High 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
64%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Horn Lake High 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 Desoto Central High 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
11%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Horn Lake High 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 Desoto Central High 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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