DeSoto Central Primary School vs Hernando Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 9.2 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 Middle School
Hernando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,183 students
| Measure | DeSoto Central Primary School Southaven, Mississippi | Hernando Middle School Hernando, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #97 of 427 | #4 of 181 |
| National rank | #21503 of 50,301 | #2202 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 792 | 1,183 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 1,183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 61% |
| Math proficiency | – | 82% |
| city | Southaven | Hernando |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hernando Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 55.2).
- •Hernando Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 40.8%).
- •DeSoto Central Primary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.4).
- •Hernando Middle School is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 792.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hernando Middle School ranks higher (75.9 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 Middle School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Southaven and Hernando in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeSoto Central Primary School: 792. Hernando Middle School: 1,183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeSoto Central Primary School and Hernando Middle School rank in Mississippi?
DeSoto Central Primary School is 97th of 427 and Hernando Middle School is 4th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).