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
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#412 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(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
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
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.
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