Harrison Central High vs Hernando High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 487 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrison Central High
Gulfport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,483 students
Hernando High School
Hernando · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,529 students
| Measure | Harrison Central High Gulfport, Mississippi | Hernando High School Hernando, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #118 of 197 | #3 of 197 |
| National rank | #13091 of 16,910 | #2592 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 1,483 | 1,529 |
| Enrollment | 1,483 | 1,529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 76% |
| city | Gulfport | Hernando |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hernando High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 31.1).
- •Hernando High School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 39%).
- •Hernando High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 40%).
- •Hernando High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 99%).
- •Harrison Central High does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.2).
- •Hernando High School is the larger school with 1,529 students compared with 1,483.
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 Harrison Central High better than Hernando High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hernando High School ranks higher (72.9 vs 31.1 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 Harrison Central High and Hernando High School?
About 487 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Hernando in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrison Central High: 1,483. Hernando High School: 1,529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrison Central High and Hernando High School rank in Mississippi?
Harrison Central High is 118th of 197 and Hernando High School is 3rd of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).