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278 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
Rating
:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (662) 838-2206
Serving 424 students in grades 9-12,Byhalia High School (9-12) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in MS)Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Byhalia High School (9-12) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Byhalia High School (9-12)'s student population of 424 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Byhalia High School (9-12) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byhalia High School (9-12) is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (MS)
Overall Testing Rank
#412 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
21%
4%
Black
54%
47%
White
19%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.63
0.60
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Marshall Co School Dist School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byhalia High School (9-12)'s ranking?
Byhalia High School (9-12) is ranked #412 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Byhalia High School (9-12) often compared to?
Byhalia High School (9-12)is often viewed alongside schools like Potts Camp High School (4-12) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Byhalia High School (9-12)?
The graduation rate of Byhalia High School (9-12) is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Byhalia High School (9-12)?
424 students attend Byhalia High School (9-12).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Byhalia High School (9-12) students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byhalia High School (9-12)?
Byhalia High School (9-12) has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Byhalia High School (9-12) offer ?
Byhalia High School (9-12) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Byhalia High School (9-12) part of?
Byhalia High School (9-12) is part of Marshall Co School Dist School District.
Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: Byhalia High School (9-12) vs. Potts Camp High School (4-12)
The nearest high school to Byhalia High School (9-12) is Center Hill High School (8.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Byhalia Middle School (5-8) (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: K-4 | 569 students 0.2 miles 172 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-6980
0.2
K-4
569
Byhalia Middle School (5-8)
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 5-8 | 449 students 0.2 miles 172 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2591
0.2
5-8
449
Center Hill Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Grades: K-5 | 777 students 3.9 miles 13662 Center Hill Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-7705
3.9
K-5
777
Center Hill High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Grades: 9-12 | 1,064 students 8 miles 13250 Kirk Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-2490
8
9-12
1,064
Overpark Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Grades: PK-5 | 640 students 8 miles 8530 Forest Hill Irene Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-8745
8
PK-5
640
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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