HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL
HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the DeSoto County School District school district, located in HERNANDO, MS with about 965 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 55 teachers, HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 700 Dilworth Lane in Hernando, Mississippi, is a key component of the DeSoto County School District. As a middle school serving the Hernando community, it provides an academic environment tailored to students in the critical transitional years of early adolescence. The school is committed to fostering student growth through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, elective opportunities, and the development of essential life skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.
The school operates under the broader mission of the DeSoto County School District, which focuses on providing a high-quality education that prepares students for college and careers. By maintaining a presence within the Hernando community, the school offers various extracurricular programs, athletic opportunities, and support services designed to keep students engaged and well-rounded. Families and interested community members can stay updated on academic calendars, school policies, and district-wide initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.desotocountyschools.org/hms.
For more information, contact HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL at (662) 429-4154 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HERNANDO, MS 38632
(662) 429-4154
HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in HERNANDO, MS with about 965 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeSoto County School District
- Total Students:
- 965
- Teachers:
- 55.63
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 965 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.5%
- Black or African American
- 13.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.8%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.