Hernando High School vs Hernando Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hernando High School
Hernando · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,529 students
Hernando Hills Elementary
Hernando · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
770 students
| Measure | Hernando High School Hernando, Mississippi | Hernando Hills Elementary Hernando, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3 of 197 | #15 of 427 |
| National rank | #2592 of 16,910 | #7446 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 1,529 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 1,529 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 78% |
| city | Hernando | Hernando |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hernando Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 72.9).
- •Hernando Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 76%).
- •Hernando Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Hernando High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 36.6%).
- •Hernando Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.2).
- •Hernando High School is the larger school with 1,529 students compared with 770.
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 Hernando High School better than Hernando Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hernando Hills Elementary ranks higher (75.8 vs 72.9 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 Hernando High School and Hernando Hills Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Hernando and Hernando in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hernando High School: 1,529. Hernando Hills Elementary: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hernando High School and Hernando Hills Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Hernando High School is 3rd of 197 and Hernando Hills Elementary is 15th of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).