Mt. Hermon School

Mt. Hermon School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
36119 Highway 38,  Mount Hermon, LA
Washington Parish Public Schools
4.2
5.0
393 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Debra Byrd
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
64.5%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.5%
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
18
English
21
Reading
22
Science
20
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
20%
State Average
10%
Math
11%
State Average
31%
Science
15%
State Average
6%
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
442:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
70.9%
Black
21.5%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic
3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Southeastern Louisiana University 48 Students
Louisiana State University 35 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 25 Students
Louisiana Tech University 23 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 20 Students
Mississippi State University 18 Students
Southwest Mississippi Community College 18 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 15 Students
McNeese State University 13 Students
Nicholls State University 13 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 11 Students
Psychology 8 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 6 Students
Business 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Elementary Education 4 Students
Nursing Assistant 4 Students
Criminology 3 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 3 Students
Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN) 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 22 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/30/2021
Mount Hermon, I loved how small and secrete it is. It isn't a big school which is great. I loved how academically challenging it is.
5.0 Senior
8/31/2020
Mount Hermon school is very small, with only around 500 students in attendance PK-12. Every student is payed attention to and helped by their teachers and staff.
3.0 Senior
5/22/2020
I love that it's a small school but we don't have many extracurricular or programs like other schools.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
7/28/2023
My 3 daughters have been going here since pre k... I absolutely love this school and would highly recommend it.

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Mt. Hermon School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Mount Hermon, LA and is served by the Washington Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 393 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Mt. Hermon School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 64.5%, and the average ACT score is 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bowling Green School, Amite School Center, Parklane Academy, and more. Learn more about what Mount Hermon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mt. Hermon School.

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