Horn Lake High School

Horn Lake High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3360 Church Rd,  Horn Lake, MS
DeSoto County School District
3.7
2.6
1,291 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Andrew Orr
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
28%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
510
Verbal
500
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
38.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
67.4%
State Average
0.8%
Science
28.1%
State Average
18%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
320:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Black
73%
White
12.6%
Hispanic
9.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Mississippi State University 272 Students
University of Mississippi 257 Students
University of Memphis 232 Students
Northwest Mississippi Community College 175 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 163 Students
Jackson State University 117 Students
Delta State University 100 Students
Alcorn State University 89 Students
Louisiana State University 79 Students
The University of Alabama 77 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 77 Students
Business 58 Students
Biology 48 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Accounting 19 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 166 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/16/2025
The best part of my experience at Horn Lake High School is playing basketball and football and getting an amazing experience. I also got to meet and connect with different people coming from a different state. The worst part of my experience is probably the school food. Sometimes the food was decent, but they did have some choices that were not the best. Something I would like to see change is probably more student engagement and connection with each other.
4.0 Senior
1/15/2025
Im a senior at this school, my experience so far has been at most okay. The choir and theater program are amazing. You can tell the directors really care. The food isnt all that good, but they make up for it with really friendly lunch ladies/men, and good academics.
4.0 Junior
5/3/2024
Overall, the experience has been great. However, students often times don't feel that their voices are heard. A lot happens within the student body that needs to be addressed but isn't because faculty and administrators are focused on other things.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 5 Reviews
3.0 other
2/19/2024
This school could be better if there wasn’t so much drama and so many fights.
1.0 student
11/12/2021
This school doesn't care about their students nor the wellbeing of them. This school is based off the sexualization's of the students and their races. The race always apart of this school. If you want your kid to be sane, don't let them attend HLHS.
1.0 student
5/17/2021
Terrible experience. Not very cohesive and stoic. Overall just not a very good school in general. Would I ever refer new students there? Why of course not. Some staff/ attendee's and principal's should not be working there at all. Education wise on the other hand, very basic/ bottom tier level. Over...
4.0 student
6/25/2013
Horn Lake High School, for me, was a great place to receive a quality education when I attended. They offered challenging courses (much more challenging than the local community college), numerous extracurricular activities, and a few courses you couldn't find anywhere else at the time (i.e. Robotic...

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Horn Lake High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Horn Lake, MS, in the Horn Lake neighborhood, and is served by the DeSoto County School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 1,291 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 28% are proficient in reading. Horn Lake High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $222,904. Discover additional schools in the area, like Freedom Preparatory Academy - Flagship Middle School, Northpoint Christian School, Cross Creek Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Horn Lake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Horn Lake High School.

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