- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Horn Lake, MS
Horn Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Horn Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280132000191
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horn Lake Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Horn Lake · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Horn Lake Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horn Lake Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Horn Lake, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132000191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Horn Lake Middle School held near 993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 280132000191 · Horn Lake, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
948 enr · 14.8:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Horn Lake Middle School held near 993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Horn Lake Middle 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
- Hernando High
Hernando High School
1,529 students
- Southaven Midd
Southaven Middle School
1,423 students
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central Middle School
1,388 students
- This school
Horn Lake Middle School
948 students
What this shows Horn Lake Middle School reports 948 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horn Lake Middle School compares
Horn Lake Middle 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 1% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 948 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
948
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.4%
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 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
443
in-school suspensions + 295 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 46.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 77.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
White 10.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Horn Lake Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
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 Horn Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hernando High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desoto Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horn Lake Middle 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
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~948 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Horn Lake Middle School
How many students attend Horn Lake Middle School?
Horn Lake Middle School has 948 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Horn Lake, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,021 (2022-23) → 993 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horn Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horn Lake Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horn Lake Middle School?
81.1% of students at Horn Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horn Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Horn Lake Middle School is African American at 73.0% of enrollment, in Horn Lake, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horn Lake Middle School?
Horn Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Horn Lake Middle School rank among public schools in Horn Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Horn Lake Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Horn Lake, 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 Horn Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Co School Dist?
Besides Horn Lake Middle School, Desoto Co School Dist also operates Desoto Central High School (2,004 students), Southaven High School (1,876 students), and Hernando High School (1,529 students). See the Desoto Co School Dist district page for the complete list.