Below Average
#777 of 863 schools in MS
Byhalia Middle School (5-8)
Middle School · Marshall Co School Dist · Byhalia, MS
A Marshall Co School Dist middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
172 Highway 309 North, Byhalia, MS 38611
- Math 25% vs MS 51% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs MS 45% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Byhalia Middle School (5-8) score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 38 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Byhalia Middle School (5-8) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–11 | 4.4 mi | 55 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Marshall Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 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 Middle School (5-8) is listed in MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Byhalia Middle School (5-8)
Byhalia Middle School (5-8) is a public middle school in Byhalia, MS, part of Marshall Co School Dist, serving approximately 419 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #777 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Byhalia Middle School (5-8)
What grades does Byhalia Middle School (5-8) serve?
Byhalia Middle School (5-8) serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Byhalia Middle School (5-8)?
Byhalia Middle School (5-8) has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byhalia Middle School (5-8)?
The student-teacher ratio at Byhalia Middle School (5-8) is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Byhalia Middle School (5-8) rank in MS?
Byhalia Middle School (5-8) ranks #777 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Byhalia Middle School (5-8)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Byhalia Middle School (5-8) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Middle School (5-8)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Byhalia Middle School (5-8) has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Byhalia Middle School (5-8) a charter school?
No, Byhalia Middle School (5-8) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Byhalia Middle School (5-8) a Title I school?
No, Byhalia Middle School (5-8) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Byhalia Middle School (5-8)?
100.0% of students at Byhalia Middle School (5-8) 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (662) 838-2591
- 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
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