Byram Middle School

2009 Byram Bulldog Blvd.
Terry, MS 39170
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 810 students in grades 6-8, Byram 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 31% (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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 810 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Byram Middle School's student population of 810 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
810 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

School Rankings

Byram Middle School 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 Byram Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#568 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
31%
47%
31%
42%
55%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
92%
47%
White
5%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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 Byram Middle School's ranking?
Byram Middle School is ranked #568 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Byram Middle School often compared to?
Byram Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% 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 Byram Middle School?
810 students attend Byram Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Byram Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byram Middle School?
Byram Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Byram Middle School offer ?
Byram Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Byram Middle School part of?
Byram Middle School is part of Hinds Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 810 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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