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#410 of 863 schools in MS
Top 47% in state
H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
High School · Marshall Co School Dist · Holly Springs, MS
A Marshall Co School Dist high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4178 Hwy 72 East, Holly Springs, MS 38635
- Math 31% vs MS 54% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MS 46% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at H. W. Byers High School (5-12) score 57% proficient, which is above 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 14 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 42 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 H. W. Byers High School (5-12) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,441
Median home value
$158,800
Median rent
$793/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byhalia High School (9-12)Enrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 440 | Compare → |
| Potts Camp High School (5-12)Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 5–12 | Not available | 358 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Marshall Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 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
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) is listed in MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) is a public high school in Holly Springs, MS, part of Marshall Co School Dist, serving approximately 362 students in grades 5th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #410 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
What grades does H. W. Byers High School (5-12) serve?
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend H. W. Byers High School (5-12)?
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H. W. Byers High School (5-12)?
The student-teacher ratio at H. W. Byers High School (5-12) is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does H. W. Byers High School (5-12) rank in MS?
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) ranks #410 of 863 schools in MS.
What is H. W. Byers High School (5-12)'s MySchoolScout rating?
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 H. W. Byers High School (5-12)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, H. W. Byers High School (5-12) has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is H. W. Byers High School (5-12) a charter school?
No, H. W. Byers High School (5-12) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is H. W. Byers High School (5-12) a Title I school?
No, H. W. Byers High School (5-12) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for H. W. Byers High School (5-12)?
100.0% of students at H. W. Byers High School (5-12) 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (662) 851-7871
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 38635)
- 15,312
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 38635; 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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