For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,179 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 83% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), 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 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hernando, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hernando Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Dilworth Lane
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4154
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 429-4154
Gr: 6-8 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Lewisburg Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2605 Highway 305 S
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 892-5050
Hernando, MS 38632
(662) 892-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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
Gr: K-12
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 54% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Hernando are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hernando include: Lewisburg Middle School vs. Hernando Middle School, Hernando Middle School vs. Lewisburg Middle School
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