Southaven High School vs. Horn Lake High School
Should you attend Southaven High School or Horn Lake High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Southaven High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Horn Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,875 students in grades 9-13, Southaven High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 1,271 students in grades 9-12, Horn Lake High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-13
9-12
Total Students
1,875 students
1,271 students
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
90 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#365 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
28%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Graduation Rate
92%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
502
339
Grade 10 Students
524
325
Grade 11 Students
472
313
Grade 12 Students
377
294
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
61%
74%
% White
18%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%