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#656 of 863 schools in MS

Terry High School

High School · Hinds Co School Dist · Terry, MS

A Hinds Co School Dist high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

235 W. Beasley Street, Terry, MS 39170

  • Math 47% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.9% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-20.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-14.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation26.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$11,422
Chronic Absenteeism47.5%

Students at Terry High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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

64.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Terry High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$69,000

Median home value

$235,700

Median rent

$972/mo

College educated

32%

Homeownership

87.2%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39170; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
26.5% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·26 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

1 in HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Raymond High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.99–12Not available557Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Hinds Co School Dist

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$11,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Terry High School is listed in HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Terry High School

Terry High School is a public high school in Terry, MS, part of Hinds Co School Dist, serving approximately 1,100 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #656 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Terry High School

What grades does Terry High School serve?

Terry High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Terry High School?

Terry High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,100 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Terry High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Terry High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Terry High School rank in MS?

Terry High School ranks #656 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Terry High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Terry High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Terry High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Terry High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Terry High School a charter school?

No, Terry High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Terry High School a Title I school?

No, Terry High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Terry High School?

64.1% of students at Terry High School 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
1,100
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
72
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hinds County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.5%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 39170)
8,970
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
46.8
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 39170; 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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