Brandon High School vs Hernando High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 288 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon High School
Brandon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,609 students
Hernando High School
Hernando · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,529 students
| Measure | Brandon High School Brandon, Mississippi | Hernando High School Hernando, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #27 of 197 | #3 of 197 |
| National rank | #5735 of 16,910 | #2592 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 1,609 | 1,529 |
| Enrollment | 1,609 | 1,529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.7% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 76% |
| city | Brandon | Hernando |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hernando High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 60.2).
- •Hernando High School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Hernando High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Hernando High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 35.7%).
- •Brandon High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.2).
- •Brandon High School is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 1,529.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brandon High School better than Hernando High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hernando High School ranks higher (72.9 vs 60.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brandon High School and Hernando High School?
About 288 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Hernando in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon High School: 1,609. Hernando High School: 1,529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon High School and Hernando High School rank in Mississippi?
Brandon High School is 27th of 197 and Hernando High School is 3rd of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).