For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,413 students in Hernando, MS. The top ranked public elementary schools in Hernando, MS are Hernando Hills Elementary School, Hernando Middle School and Oak Grove Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hernando, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Elementary Schools in Hernando, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hernando Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
570 Mcingvale Road
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-9117
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-9117
Grades: 2-3
| 750 students
Rank: #22.
Hernando Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Dilworth Lane
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4154
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4154
Grades: 6-8
| 1,147 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Grove Central Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
893 Oak Grove Road
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4180
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4180
Grades: 4-5
| 767 students
Rank: #44.
Lewisburg Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2605 Hwy. 305 South
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 892-5050
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 892-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 1,005 students
Rank: n/an/a
Desoto County Alternative Center
Alternative School
2690 Magnolia Street
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-5597
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-5597
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
455 Riley Street
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4160
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4160
Grades: K-1
| 744 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hernando, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hernando, MS include Hernando Hills Elementary School, Hernando Middle School and Oak Grove Central Elementary School. Hernando has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hernando?
6 public elementary schools are located in Hernando.
What is the racial composition of students in Hernando?
Hernando public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Hernando are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hernando include: Hernando Middle School vs. Lewisburg Middle School, Lewisburg Middle School vs. Hernando Middle School
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