For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,152 students in Hernando, MS. The top ranked public middle schools in Hernando, MS are Hernando Middle School and Lewisburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hernando, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Hernando have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Middle Schools in Hernando, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hernando, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hernando, MS include Hernando Middle School and Lewisburg Middle School. Hernando has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public middle schools are located in Hernando?
3 public middle schools are located in Hernando.
What is the racial composition of students in Hernando?
Hernando public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Hernando are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hernando include: Hernando Middle School vs. Lewisburg Middle School, Lewisburg Middle School vs. Hernando Middle School
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