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Schools in Byram · Hinds County School District

Byram’s public schools score below 56% of Mississippi districts on tests and graduation

38% of students in Byram’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Mississippi average (47%). The grade covers the public school district serving Byram, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Mississippi, not nationally.

#75of 101 Mississippi townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Mississippi state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
35%
▼ 7 pts vs MS 42%
2021–22
Math proficiency
38%
▼ 9 pts vs MS 47%
2021–22
Graduate on time
87%
▼ 2 pts vs MS 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$11.5K
▼ 7% vs MS $12.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.6
MS 13.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
6
3,848 students on the public path
In brief

Byram’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 109 Mississippi towns with household incomes within a quarter of Byram’s, its schools beat 21%, lower than their 44% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 35% of tested students were proficient in reading and 38% in math, against 42% and 47% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89% across Mississippi. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $11,511 per student, against $12,392 across Mississippi (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

First Baptist Church of Byram KDGN/Daycare (private), Heritage Baptist Academy (private) and Harper Learning Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Byram’s grade

B− Test scoresC Graduation

C+: better than 44% of Mississippi school districts, #75 of 101 Mississippi towns. Both inputs trail the Mississippi average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

Mississippi school districts we grade (150)Better than 44%
Lower resultsHigher results
Mississippi towns with similar household incomes (109)Better than 21%
CB−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,669 test results and a graduating class of 454 could put Byram anywhere from C to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Byram’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,616 in math, 2,722 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Byram, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Gary Road ElementaryHinds County School DistrictNo scores
3–5Gary Road IntermediateHinds County School DistrictC+
6–8Byram Middle SchoolHinds County School DistrictB−
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressC to B−

Byram’s public schools are run by Hinds County School District, which also serves Bolton, Edwards, Learned and Raymond and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Hinds County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 8 schools · 4,940 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 14.6 per teacher (MS 13.9)
$11,511MS $12,392 · FY2024
C+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading35%
State average 41.7% · 2722 students tested
Math38%
State average 47% · 2616 students tested

Byram vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Mississippi towns that share Byram’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ByramC+Hinds County
JacksonC−Jackson Public
TerryC+Hinds County

Every school in Byram

8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Mississippi’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Byramby address
Gary Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–2
717 students18:1Rate it →
Gary Road Intermediate
Elementary · Grades 3–5
C+
680 students14:1Rate it →
Byram Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Terry
B−
785 students17:1Rate it →
Also serving Byramin other towns
Terry High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Terry
C
1,127 students15:1Rate it →
Raymond High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Raymond
B−
539 students13:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
First Baptist Church of Byram KDGN/Daycare
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Religious
58 students4:1Rate it →
Heritage Baptist Academy
Grades 1–9
Private · Religious
50 students8:1Rate it →
Harper Learning Academy
Elementary · Grades 1–8
Private · Religious
20 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Byram’s schools

Are Byram’s schools good?

On Mississippi’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Byram children attend score below 56% of Mississippi’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #75 of 101 Mississippi towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 21%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Byram in?

Hinds County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,940 students in 8 schools (2024–25).

Where do Byram kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Terry High School and Raymond High School.

What is Byram’s graduation rate?

87% of the class of 2023 in Hinds County School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Mississippi.

How much does Byram spend per student?

$11,511 in Hinds County School District (FY2024), against $12,392 across Mississippi. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Byram?

Yes: First Baptist Church of Byram KDGN/Daycare (religious, grades PK–K, 58 students), Heritage Baptist Academy (religious, grades 1–9, 50 students) and Harper Learning Academy (religious, grades 1–8, 20 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Mississippi. Stars are from neighbors.