Is H. W. Byers High School (5-12) a good school?

H. W. Byers High School (5-12) ranks 159 th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend H. W. Byers High School (5-12)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 362 students attended H. W. Byers High School (5-12).

What is the racial makeup of H. W. Byers High School (5-12)?

Students at H. W. Byers High School (5-12) are 51% African American, 26% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

H. W. Byers High School (5-12)

Summary:

H. W. Byers High School (5-12) is a public school located in Holly Springs, Mississippi, serving grades 5-12 and part of the Marshall County School District, which is ranked 98 out of 130 districts in the state. The school has a student population of 389, with a racial makeup that is predominantly African American and Hispanic.

Despite its diverse student body, H. W. Byers High School consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly lower than its peers. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing in the bottom half of Mississippi high schools, and has an extremely high percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Interestingly, the school's spending per student is higher than some nearby schools, such as Byhalia High School and Ashland Middle-High School, but lower than Holly Springs High School.

The analysis of H. W. Byers High School's data suggests that the school is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance and student outcomes. To address these issues, the school and district should consider implementing comprehensive academic support programs, attracting and retaining high-quality teachers, and collaborating with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for students. By addressing these key areas, H. W. Byers High School can work towards improving student outcomes and providing a more equitable and enriching educational experience for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 5-12

4178 Hwy 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635

(662) 851-7871

District: Marshall County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
159^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,204

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 362

Racial breakdown:

African American:

51.4%

White:

26.0%

Hispanic:

16.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details H. W. Byers High School (5-12) ranks worse than 77.7% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.05. (See more...)

Compare Details H. W. Byers High School (5-12) ranks worse than 69.7% of high schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Marshall County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.9. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at H. W. Byers High School (5-12) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at H. W. Byers High School (5-12) is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (51.4%), White (26%), Hispanic (16.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at H. W. Byers High School (5-12) is 10.1, which is the 2^nd best among 3 high schools in the Marshall County School District. (See more...)

Compare H. W. Byers High School (5-12) employs 35.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at H. W. Byers High School (5-12) is $12,204, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 high schools in the Marshall County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

H. W. Byers High School (5-12) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks H. W. Byers High School (5-12) 205^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See H. W. Byers High School (5-12) in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks H. W. Byers High School (5-12) 159^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See H. W. Byers High School (5-12) in the ranking list.)

Marshall County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall County School District 98^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for H. W. Byers High School (5-12)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2019	24.30	202^nd	264	23.5%
2021	29.33	174^th	257	32.3%
2022	20.79	202^nd	257	21.4%
2023	21.47	192^nd	243	21.0%
2024	23.05	205^th	264	22.3%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for H. W. Byers High School (5-12)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	2.48	229^th	232	1.3%
2005	25.17	200^th	232	13.8%
2006	58.27	111^th	232	52.2%
2007	34.05	176^th	232	24.1%
2008	23.35	190^th	235	19.1%
2009	47.30	135^th	235	42.6%
2010	52.03	122^nd	235	48.1%
2011	58.81	101^st	244	58.6%
2012	49.18	126^th	241	47.7%
2013	28.16	178^th	238	25.2%
2014	32.47	179^th	236	24.2%
2015	14.03	198^th	226	12.4%
2016	29.68	164^th	231	29.0%
2017	34.09	152^nd	237	35.9%
2019	54.33	99^th	233	57.5%
2021	37.38	140^th	231	39.4%
2022	50.14	124^th	228	45.6%
2023	49.80	121^st	226	46.5%
2024	29.90	159^th	228	30.3%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for H. W. Byers High School (5-12)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	199	625	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	824
1991	242	618	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	860
1992	261	597	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	859
1993	258	584	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	842
1994	278	529	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	809
1995	273	581	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	856
1996	273	581	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	856
1997	268	539	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	810
1998	252	539	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	792
1999	264	517	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	783
2000	252	525	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	778
2001	181	555	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	739
2002	294	532	4	9	1	n/a	n/a	840
2003	294	532	4	9	1	n/a	n/a	840
2004	271	550	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	833
2005	294	543	1	21	0	n/a	n/a	859
2006	99	249	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	353
2007	90	239	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	334
2008	88	247	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	342
2009	73	225	0	7	0	0	0	305
2010	123	295	0	25	0	0	0	443
2011	127	298	0	26	0	0	1	452
2012	139	280	0	29	0	0	5	453
2013	63	152	0	14	0	0	2	231
2014	62	137	0	12	0	0	1	212
2015	59	137	0	13	0	0	0	209
2016	52	122	1	12	0	0	1	188
2017	47	100	0	13	0	0	1	161
2018	43	104	0	13	0	0	1	161
2019	90	133	0	34	0	0	2	259
2020	82	141	0	40	0	0	12	275
2021	119	204	0	50	0	0	20	393
2022	102	209	0	51	0	0	22	384
2023	104	208	0	55	0	0	22	389
2024	94	186	0	60	0	0	22	362

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at H. W. Byers High School (5-12)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	824	42.6	19.3	n/a
1991	860	46.5	18.4	n/a
1992	859	47.5	18.0	75.9
1993	842	44.3	19.0	76.7
1994	809	45.9	17.6	77.3
1995	856	44.5	19.2	77
1996	856	44.5	19.2	77
1997	810	42.5	19.1	74.1
1998	792	41.7	19.0	74.7
1999	783	44.3	17.7	84.2
2000	778	43.3	18.0	81.4
2001	739	44.6	16.6	84.4
2002	840	48.9	17.2	75.6
2003	840	48.9	17.2	75.6
2004	833	49.2	16.9	81.5
2005	859	26.0	33.0	83.1
2006	353	25.0	14.1	83.3
2007	334	26.0	12.8	87.7
2008	342	26.3	13.0	83.9
2009	305	25.9	11.8	86.9
2010	443	30.6	14.4	91.9
2011	452	31.4	14.3	90.5
2012	453	31.9	14.1	91.4
2013	231	15.3	15.0	89.2
2014	212	16.1	13.1	88.7
2015	209	17.0	12.2	90
2016	188	17.0	11.0	88.3
2017	161	16.6	9.6	90.1
2018	161	13.1	12.2	91.3
2019	259	24.8	10.4	88.8
2020	275	23.6	11.6	98.9
2021	393	32.0	12.2	99.2
2022	384	31.7	12.0	99.2
2023	389	30.7	12.6	100
2024	362	35.7	10.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio H. W. Byers High School (5-12)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	824	42.6	19.3	n/a
1991	860	46.5	18.4	n/a
1992	859	47.5	18.0	75.9
1993	842	44.3	19.0	76.7
1994	809	45.9	17.6	77.3
1995	856	44.5	19.2	77
1996	856	44.5	19.2	77
1997	810	42.5	19.1	74.1
1998	792	41.7	19.0	74.7
1999	783	44.3	17.7	84.2
2000	778	43.3	18.0	81.4
2001	739	44.6	16.6	84.4
2002	840	48.9	17.2	75.6
2003	840	48.9	17.2	75.6
2004	833	49.2	16.9	81.5
2005	859	26.0	33.0	83.1
2006	353	25.0	14.1	83.3
2007	334	26.0	12.8	87.7
2008	342	26.3	13.0	83.9
2009	305	25.9	11.8	86.9
2010	443	30.6	14.4	91.9
2011	452	31.4	14.3	90.5
2012	453	31.9	14.1	91.4
2013	231	15.3	15.0	89.2
2014	212	16.1	13.1	88.7
2015	209	17.0	12.2	90
2016	188	17.0	11.0	88.3
2017	161	16.6	9.6	90.1
2018	161	13.1	12.2	91.3
2019	259	24.8	10.4	88.8
2020	275	23.6	11.6	98.9
2021	393	32.0	12.2	99.2
2022	384	31.7	12.0	99.2
2023	389	30.7	12.6	100
2024	362	35.7	10.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for H. W. Byers High School (5-12)

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$11,607
2018	$11,385
2019	$11,953
2020	$10,225
2021	$10,540
2022	$12,204

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on H. W. Byers High School (5-12)

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 202^nd of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 192^nd of 243 Middle schools	2.5%
Ranks 99^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 121^st of 226 High schools	11.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (H. W. Byers High School (5-12))	28	36.3	8.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County School District)	29.7	34.1	4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (H. W. Byers High School (5-12))	16	34	18%
7th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County School District)	36.7	45	8.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (H. W. Byers High School (5-12))	30.6	26.1	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County School District)	33.8	27.4	6.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (H. W. Byers High School (5-12))	10.2	8.7	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County School District)	41.4	14.9	26.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (H. W. Byers High School (5-12))	40.8	39.1	1.7%
8th Grade Science (Marshall County School District)	51.2	39.2	12%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (H. W. Byers High School (5-12))	41.2	72	30.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Marshall County School District)	31	61.5	30.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (H. W. Byers High School (5-12))	40	47.6	7.6%
End of Course English II (Marshall County School District)	39.4	48.4	9%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (H. W. Byers High School (5-12))	70.8	43.4	27.4%
End of Course Biology (Marshall County School District)	52.8	44.7	8.1%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (H. W. Byers High School (5-12))	58.8	75.6	16.8%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Marshall County School District)	45.3	65.1	19.8%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	259	389	50.2%
African American	133	208	56.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	34	55	61.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	90	104	15.6%
Two or More Races	2	22	1000%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.8%	100%	11.2%

Schools Near H. W. Byers High School (5-12)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)		MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
H. W. Byers High School (5-12)	Public	5-12	4178 Hwy 72 East	Holly Springs	38635	Marshall County	Marshall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 851-7871	362	36	10.1	100.0%	94 (26.0%)	186 (51.4%)	60 (16.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.1%)	29.9	159^th of 228 public high schools	30.3%		49.8	121^st of 226 public high schools	46.5%	38	29.1	32.7	26.1	29.8	29.0	31.0	17.4	25.5	53.8	31.9	54.9	48.9	44.2	69.2	$12,204
Byhalia High School (9-12)	Public	9-12	278 Highway 309 North	Byhalia	38611	Marshall County	Marshall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 838-2206	440	34	12.8	100.0%	72 (16.4%)	235 (53.4%)	108 (24.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.0%)	32.5	157^th of 228 public high schools	31.1%		54.3	107^th of 226 public high schools	52.7%	50									46.7	35.4			45.4	89.1	$10,557
Holly Springs High School	Public	9-12	165 North Walthall Street	Holly Springs	38635	Marshall County	Holly Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 252-4371	312	14	21.6	100.0%	7 (2.2%)	290 (92.9%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	14.4	202^nd of 228 public high schools	11.4%		21.6	180^th of 226 public high schools	20.4%	22									42.2	17.3			42.4	58.5	$17,858
Holly Springs Career & Technical Center	Public	10-12	410 East Falconer	Holly Springs	38635	Marshall County	Holly Springs School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 252-2071	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Marshall County Cte Center	Public	9-12	255 Mary Rahe Dr.	Holly Springs	38635	Marshall County	Marshall County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 252-4271	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Center Hill High School	Public	9-12	13250 Kirk Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 890-2490	1,054	66	15.9	38.8%	364 (34.5%)	547 (51.9%)	61 (5.8%)	14 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (6.5%)	81.5	29^th of 228 public high schools	87.3%		81.6	28^th of 226 public high schools	87.6%	1									89.6	60.8			72.8	81.7	$9,780
Desoto County Career Center East	Public	10-12	8890 Deerfield Dr	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 893-0855	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Olive Branch High School	Public	9-12	9366 E Sandidge Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 893-3344	1,077	72	15.0	50.0%	308 (28.6%)	561 (52.1%)	93 (8.6%)	19 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	94 (8.7%)	70	65^th of 228 public high schools	71.5%		67.6	65^th of 226 public high schools	71.2%										76.6	49.8			75.8	76.1	$10,585
Benton County Regional Vocational Cen	Public	9-12	25 Industrial Drive	Ashland	38603	Benton County	Benton County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 224-3108	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ashland Middle-High School	Public	7-12	17 School Street	Ashland	38603	Benton County	Benton County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 224-6247	220	19	11.6	100.0%	23 (10.5%)	174 (79.1%)	10 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.9%)	8.8	214^th of 228 public high schools	6.1%		17.9	192^nd of 226 public high schools	15.0%	22			14.3	24.2			28.6	15.2	9.8	36.9		42.5	21.1	33.3	$13,659

H. W. Byers High School (5-12)

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at H. W. Byers High School (5-12)

Student/Teacher Ratio H. W. Byers High School (5-12)

Per Pupil Expenditures for H. W. Byers High School (5-12)

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