Horn Lake High School vs Southaven High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horn Lake High School
Horn Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,271 students
Southaven High School
Southaven · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,876 students
| Measure | Horn Lake High School Horn Lake, Mississippi | Southaven High School Southaven, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 197 | #75 of 197 |
| National rank | #12067 of 16,910 | #10137 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 1,271 | 1,876 |
| Enrollment | 1,271 | 1,876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.6% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 55% |
| city | Horn Lake | Southaven |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southaven High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 35.6).
- •Southaven High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 38%).
- •Southaven High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Southaven High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 66.6%).
- •Horn Lake High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.6).
- •Southaven High School is the larger school with 1,876 students compared with 1,271.
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 Horn Lake High School better than Southaven High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southaven High School ranks higher (43.3 vs 35.6 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 Horn Lake High School and Southaven High School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Horn Lake and Southaven in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horn Lake High School: 1,271. Southaven High School: 1,876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horn Lake High School and Southaven High School rank in Mississippi?
Horn Lake High School is 98th of 197 and Southaven High School is 75th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).