Serving 440 students in grades 9-12, Byhalia High School (9-12) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Byhalia High School (9-12)'s student population of 440 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Byhalia High School (9-12) ranks within the top 50% of all 795 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 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#340 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
25%
5%
Black
53%
47%
White
16%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byhalia High School (9-12)'s ranking?
Byhalia High School (9-12) is ranked #340 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 (5-12) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Byhalia High School (9-12)?
440 students attend Byhalia High School (9-12).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Byhalia High School (9-12) students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byhalia High School (9-12)?
Byhalia High School (9-12) has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Byhalia High School (9-12) offer ?
Byhalia High School (9-12) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Byhalia High School (9-12) part of?
Byhalia High School (9-12) is part of Marshall County School District.
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