Serving 438 students in grades 5-8, Byhalia Middle School 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 25% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Byhalia Middle School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Byhalia Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byhalia Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#626 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.1%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2019. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byhalia Middle School's ranking?
Byhalia Middle School is ranked #626 out of 795 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
438 students attend Byhalia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Byhalia Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byhalia Middle School?
Byhalia Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Byhalia Middle School offer ?
Byhalia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Byhalia Middle School part of?
Byhalia Middle School is part of Marshall County School District.
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