- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hernando, MS
Hernando High School
Federal NCES profile for Hernando High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280132000187
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hernando High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Hernando · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hernando High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hernando High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hernando, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132000187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Hernando High School held near 1,482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.5 → 80.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+63 students YoY 280132000187 · Hernando, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,529 enr · 20.1:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Hernando High School held near 1,482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.5 → 80.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Hernando High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central High School
2,004 students
- Southaven High
Southaven High School
1,876 students
- This school
Hernando High School
1,529 students
- Southaven Midd
Southaven Middle School
1,423 students
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central Middle School
1,388 students
- Lewisburg High
Lewisburg High School
1,330 students
What this shows Hernando High School reports 1,529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hernando High School compares
Hernando High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 51% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 74% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,529 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,529
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 98% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,525
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
African American 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Hernando High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Co School Dist reports $9,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hernando High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southaven High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southaven Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desoto Central Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewisburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hernando High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,876
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,330
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hernando High School
How many students attend Hernando High School?
Hernando High School has 1,529 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hernando, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,419 (2022-23) → 1,482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+63).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hernando High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hernando High School is 20.1:1, which is 51% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hernando High School?
21.0% of students at Hernando High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hernando High School?
The largest demographic group at Hernando High School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Hernando, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hernando High School?
Hernando High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hernando High School rank among public schools in Hernando?
By Resource Investment Index, Hernando High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hernando, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hernando on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Co School Dist?
Besides Hernando High School, Desoto Co School Dist also operates Desoto Central High School (2,004 students), Southaven High School (1,876 students), and Southaven Middle School (1,423 students). See the Desoto Co School Dist district page for the complete list.