HORN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
HORN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the DeSoto County School District school district, located in HORN LAKE, MS with about 1,070 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 72 teachers, HORN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
HORN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school located in Horn Lake, Mississippi, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the DeSoto County School District—the largest school district in the state—the school provides a structured academic environment designed to support the transition from elementary to high school. The campus is located on Hurt Road and functions as a key educational hub for the local community, focusing on core academic standards and preparing students for the rigors of secondary education.
The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the DeSoto County School District, which emphasizes student achievement, personal responsibility, and academic growth. Beyond core classroom instruction, HORN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL typically offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs intended to foster student engagement and social development. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding district policies, school calendars, and faculty resources on their official website.
For more information, contact HORN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL at (662) 393-7443 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HORN LAKE, MS 38637
(662) 393-7443
HORN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HORN LAKE, MS with about 1,070 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeSoto County School District
- Total Students:
- 1,070
- Teachers:
- 72.06
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 1,070 students
- Black or African American
- 64.5%
- White
- 21.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
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.