Terry High School

Terry High School serves 1,100 students in grades 9-12 in Terry, Mississippi, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1 supported by 72 full-time equivalent teachers. The school ranks #488 out of 865 high schools statewide, placing it in the 44th percentile with room for academic growth. Students show stronger performance in mathematics, with 62% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels, while English language arts presents more of a challenge with 30% meeting proficiency standards.

The school's academic focus continues to center on supporting student development across all subject areas. The school draws from a stable community where the median household income reaches $76,052 and median home values sit at $210,800. With 31% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 8.6%, the surrounding area of ZIP code 39170 provides a supportive environment for education.

Terry High School operates in a rural setting near the town of Terry in Hinds County, serving families throughout this close-knit community of approximately 9,100 residents who value both educational opportunity and small-town connections.

Located in a rural area, Terry High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.