Serving 419 students in grades 5-8, Byhalia Middle School (5-8) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Byhalia Middle School (5-8) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Byhalia Middle School (5-8)'s student population of 419 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Byhalia Middle School (5-8) 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 Middle School (5-8) is 0.70, 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
#554 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
25%
5%
Black
43%
47%
White
24%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
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 Middle School (5-8)'s ranking?
Byhalia Middle School (5-8) is ranked #554 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Byhalia Middle School (5-8)?
419 students attend Byhalia Middle School (5-8).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Byhalia Middle School (5-8) students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byhalia Middle School (5-8)?
Byhalia Middle School (5-8) has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Byhalia Middle School (5-8) offer ?
Byhalia Middle School (5-8) offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Byhalia Middle School (5-8) part of?
Byhalia Middle School (5-8) is part of Marshall Co School District.
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