Horn Lake High School vs. Desoto Central High School
Should you attend Horn Lake High School or Desoto Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Horn Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Desoto Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,271 students in grades 9-12, Horn Lake High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 2,000 students in grades 9-13, Desoto Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-13
Total Students
1,271 students
2,000 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
112 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#365 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#108 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
68%
Graduation Rate
92%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
339
533
Grade 10 Students
325
536
Grade 11 Students
313
489
Grade 12 Students
294
442
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
74%
49%
% White
10%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%