Horn Lake Middle School

hlm.desotocountyschools.org/o/hlms

948 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Horn Lake Middle School is a public school located in Horn Lake, Mississippi, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the DeSoto County School District—the largest school district in the state—the school provides a structured academic environment designed to support the transition from elementary to high school. The campus is located on Hurt Road and functions as a key educational hub for the local community, focusing on core academic standards and preparing students for the rigors of secondary education.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the DeSoto County School District, which emphasizes student achievement, personal responsibility, and academic growth. Beyond core classroom instruction, Horn Lake Middle School typically offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs intended to foster student engagement and social development. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding district policies, school calendars, and faculty resources on their official website.

948

Total Students

64.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horn Lake Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	109
Black	692
Asian	4
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	1

Black
692 (73.0%)
Hispanic
109 (11.5%)
White
102 (10.8%)
Two or More
40 (4.2%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)
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)393-7443
Website:	http://hlm.desotocountyschools.org/o/hlms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	948
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	600
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 6 284

Grade 7 311

Grade 8 353