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#336 of 863 schools in MS

Top 39% in state

Byhalia High School (9-12)

High School · Marshall Co School Dist · Byhalia, MS

A Marshall Co School Dist high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

278 HIGHWAY 309 NORTH, Byhalia, MS 38611

  • Math 61% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.5% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.8% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-6.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.7 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$11,240
Chronic Absenteeism46.6%

Students at Byhalia High School (9-12) score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency61%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
61%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Byhalia High School (9-12) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,198

Median home value

$206,500

Median rent

$1,185/mo

College educated

15.5%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

21.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Friendship Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–114.5 mi55Compare →
H. W. Byers High School (5-12)Enrollment path unverified6.75–12Not available362Compare →
Potts Camp High School (5-12)Enrollment path unverified6.95–12Not available358Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Marshall Co School Dist

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
$11,240NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Byhalia High School (9-12) is listed in MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Byhalia High School (9-12)

Byhalia High School (9-12) is a public high school in Byhalia, MS, part of Marshall Co School Dist, serving approximately 440 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #336 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Byhalia High School (9-12)

What grades does Byhalia High School (9-12) serve?

Byhalia High School (9-12) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Byhalia High School (9-12)?

Byhalia High School (9-12) has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Byhalia High School (9-12)?

The student-teacher ratio at Byhalia High School (9-12) is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Byhalia High School (9-12) rank in MS?

Byhalia High School (9-12) ranks #336 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Byhalia High School (9-12)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Byhalia High School (9-12) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Byhalia High School (9-12)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Byhalia High School (9-12) has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Byhalia High School (9-12) a charter school?

No, Byhalia High School (9-12) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Byhalia High School (9-12) a Title I school?

No, Byhalia High School (9-12) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Byhalia High School (9-12)?

100.0% of students at Byhalia High School (9-12) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
440
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.6%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 38611)
16,751
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
38.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38611; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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