Hernando Middle School vs Oak Grove Central Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hernando Middle School
Hernando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,183 students
Oak Grove Central Elementary School
Hernando · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
744 students
| Measure | Hernando Middle School Hernando, Mississippi | Oak Grove Central Elementary School Hernando, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4 of 181 | #10 of 427 |
| National rank | #2202 of 15,369 | #6656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 1,183 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 1,183 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 69% |
| city | Hernando | Hernando |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Grove Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 75.9).
- •Hernando Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Oak Grove Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •Hernando Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 30.6%).
- •Oak Grove Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.4).
- •Hernando Middle School is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 744.
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 Middle School better than Oak Grove Central Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Grove Central Elementary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 75.9 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 Middle School and Oak Grove Central Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Hernando and Hernando in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hernando Middle School: 1,183. Oak Grove Central Elementary School: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hernando Middle School and Oak Grove Central Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Hernando Middle School is 4th of 181 and Oak Grove Central Elementary School is 10th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).