Mount Hermon High School is located in Mount Hermon, Louisiana, United States. The high school is currently housed out of the same facility as the Mount Hermon elementary and junior high schools.
Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mt. Hermon School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Hermon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt. Hermon School's student population of 373 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Mt. Hermon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Hermon School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#808 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
21%
42%
White
71%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellowjacket
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Hermon School's ranking?
Mt. Hermon School is ranked #808 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Mt. Hermon School often compared to?
Mt. Hermon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklinton High School, Bogalusa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Hermon School?
The graduation rate of Mt. Hermon School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Mt. Hermon School?
373 students attend Mt. Hermon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mt. Hermon School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. Hermon School?
Mt. Hermon School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mt. Hermon School offer ?
Mt. Hermon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt. Hermon School part of?
Mt. Hermon School is part of Washington Parish School District.
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