Serving 785 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 41% (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 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 785 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Byram Middle School serves the southeastern part of Terry, MS, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 121.3 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Byram Middle School's student population of 785 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
785 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Byram 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 Byram Middle School is 0.19, which is less 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
#534 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
90%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
5%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byram Middle School's ranking?
Byram Middle School is ranked #534 out of 795 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 Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% 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 Byram Middle School?
785 students attend Byram Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Byram Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byram Middle School?
Byram Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
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 County School District.
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