Summary:
Zip code 38641 contains exactly one high school, Lake Cormorant High School, serving grades 9–12 with 991 students in Lake Cormorant, Mississippi, as part of the DeSoto County School District.
Lake Cormorant High School is a school of contrasts, with strong graduation rates and a clear strength in Biology, but significant challenges in chronic absenteeism and English. For 2024–2025, the school posted a graduation rate of 98.2%, well above the state average of 89.2% and the district’s 97.0%. In Biology, the school exceeded both district and state proficiency averages in 2025–2026, reaching 69.8% proficient compared to 68.4% for the district and 63.1% statewide. However, English II remains a notable weakness, with only 43.3% proficiency in 2025–2026, compared to 55.0% for the district and 49.3% for the state. Algebra I improved from 58.2% to 64.3% but still trails the district’s 75.7% proficiency. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern, with 36.1% of students chronically absent versus 26.4% in the district and 23.9% statewide. The school’s state ranking has been volatile: it ranked 78th in 2023–2024, dropped to 146th in 2024–2025, then rebounded to 111th in 2025–2026, earning a 3-star rating.
With 61.05% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Lake Cormorant serves a majority economically disadvantaged population, which provides important context for interpreting test scores and absenteeism. The school’s recent rebound in state ranking and math proficiency shows positive momentum, but addressing chronic absenteeism and English/literacy skills will likely be the most impactful priorities for continued improvement. While the school does not outperform its district in most subjects, its high graduation rate and Biology success are meaningful strengths for parents to consider.
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