Hernando Middle School

hms.desotocountyschools.org/o/hms

1,183 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hernando Middle School, located at 700 Dilworth Lane in Hernando, Mississippi, is a key component of the DeSoto County School District. As a middle school serving the Hernando community, it provides an academic environment tailored to students in the critical transitional years of early adolescence. The school is committed to fostering student growth through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, elective opportunities, and the development of essential life skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the DeSoto County School District, which focuses on providing a high-quality education that prepares students for college and careers. By maintaining a presence within the Hernando community, the school offers various extracurricular programs, athletic opportunities, and support services designed to keep students engaged and well-rounded. Families and interested community members can stay updated on academic calendars, school policies, and district-wide initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.desotocountyschools.org/hms.

1,183

Total Students

68.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hernando Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	872
Hispanic	115
Black	129
Asian	10
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	1

White
872 (73.7%)
Black
129 (10.9%)
Hispanic
115 (9.7%)
Two or More
56 (4.7%)
Asian
10 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeSoto County School District
Phone:	(662)429-4154
Website:	http://hms.desotocountyschools.org/o/hms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 411

Grade 7 394

Grade 8 378