Serving 362 students in grades 5-12, H. W. Byers High School (5-12) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
H. W. Byers High School (5-12)'s student population of 362 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H. W. Byers High School (5-12) is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#642 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
17%
5%
Black
51%
47%
White
26%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. W. Byers High School (5-12)'s ranking?
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) is ranked #642 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of H. W. Byers High School (5-12)?
The graduation rate of H. W. Byers High School (5-12) is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend H. W. Byers High School (5-12)?
362 students attend H. W. Byers High School (5-12).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of H. W. Byers High School (5-12) students are Black, 26% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H. W. Byers High School (5-12)?
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does H. W. Byers High School (5-12) offer ?
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is H. W. Byers High School (5-12) part of?
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) is part of Marshall County School District.
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