Horn Lake High School vs Southaven Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 6.0 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 Middle School
Southaven · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,423 students
| Measure | Horn Lake High School Horn Lake, Mississippi | Southaven Middle School Southaven, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 197 | #84 of 181 |
| National rank | #12067 of 16,910 | #10225 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,271 | 1,423 |
| Enrollment | 1,271 | 1,423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.6% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 48% |
| city | Horn Lake | Southaven |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southaven Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 35.6).
- •Southaven Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •Southaven Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •Southaven Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 66.6%).
- •Horn Lake High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.0).
- •Southaven Middle School is the larger school with 1,423 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southaven Middle School ranks higher (38.3 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 Middle School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Horn Lake and Southaven in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horn Lake High School: 1,271. Southaven Middle School: 1,423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horn Lake High School and Southaven Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Horn Lake High School is 98th of 197 and Southaven Middle School is 84th of 181 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).