Hernando High School
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: (662) 429-4170
District: Desoto Co School Dist
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12,13 • 1529 students
Hernando High School, a public school located in Hernando, MS, serves grades 9-12 in the Desoto Co School Dist.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Hernando High School is a public school located in Hernando, MS. 1529 students attend Hernando High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 9/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 Mississippi Assessment Program data from Mississippi Department of Education, and using 2024 Mississippi Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Mississippi Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 10/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2018 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2023 4-year high school graduation rate data from Mississippi Department of Education, using 2023 Average ACT score data from Mississippi Department of Education, and using 2021 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from Mississippi Department of Education. |
Posted: September 24, 2025
We absolutely love Hernando High School. Our son came from homeschool to public school (HHS), and completely thrived! He has made so many wonderful christian friendships and has gotten so involved in sports and clubs. He loves his school so much! The principal and faculty are AWESOME! I can't even begin to speak volumes of that! You can definitely tell our school functions in a christian values! God Bless our wonderful school and everyone running it!
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Posted: April 7, 2012
I love HHS, I was super prepared for college. I go to Harvard which is one of the most challenging schools in the country and HHS has gotten me ready. THANKS HHS!!!!!
Posted: July 21, 2011
It is a good school with caring and capable teachers who are willing to help.
Posted: March 14, 2010
They have wonderful activities for us and the teachers are excellent! :)
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Posted: September 20, 2006
This is a wonderful school with a great administration. Truthfully, it is the best I have ever been involved with.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harbor Town | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 23.2 mi | |
| 2 | Oak Forest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 28.2 mi | |
| 3 | Daybreak | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 28.5 mi | |
| 4 | Country Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bartlett | TN | 29 mi | |
| 5 | Rivercrest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 30.8 mi | |
| 6 | Oakwood Subdivision | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lakeland | TN | 31.9 mi | |
| 7 | Templeton Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Atoka | TN | 41.7 mi | |
| 8 | Blaydes Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Atoka | TN | 41.9 mi | |
| 9 | Glenview Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Munford | TN | 44.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desoto County | Hernando | MS | 1.1 mi | |
| 2 | Midtown Memphis | Memphis | TN | 20.6 mi | |
| 3 | Cordova | Memphis | TN | 25 mi | |
| 4 | Bartlett | Bartlett | TN | 26.5 mi | |
| 5 | Lakeland | Lakeland | TN | 30.7 mi | |
| 6 | Arlington | Arlington | TN | 35.5 mi | |
| 7 | Millington | Millington | TN | 35.6 mi | |
| 8 | Atoka | Atoka | TN | 43.7 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Tennessee National Guard Memphis | 16.2 mi. |
| NSA Mid South | 35.7 mi. |
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