DeSoto Central Primary School vs Hernando Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeSoto Central Primary School
Southaven · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
792 students
Hernando Elementary School
Hernando · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
707 students
| Measure | DeSoto Central Primary School Southaven, Mississippi | Hernando Elementary School Hernando, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 427 | #75 of 427 |
| National rank | #21503 of 50,301 | #17988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 792 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Southaven | Hernando |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hernando Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 55.2).
- •Hernando Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 40.8%).
- •Hernando Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 16.9).
- •DeSoto Central Primary School is the larger school with 792 students compared with 707.
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 DeSoto Central Primary School better than Hernando Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hernando Elementary School ranks higher (60.3 vs 55.2 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 DeSoto Central Primary School and Hernando Elementary School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Southaven and Hernando in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeSoto Central Primary School: 792. Hernando Elementary School: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeSoto Central Primary School and Hernando Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
DeSoto Central Primary School is 97th of 427 and Hernando Elementary School is 75th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).