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Byhalia Elementary School

Public Grades K-4

328^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 14% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) is a public elementary school serving 504 students in grades K-4 in the Marshall County School District in Byhalia, Mississippi. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Byhalia Elementary's test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics are consistently lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2024-2025, only 34.6% of 3rd graders and 30.7% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 49.4% and 52.1% respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are also well below the state and district levels. Additionally, Byhalia Elementary has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.9% to 29.4% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Byhalia Elementary to nearby schools, the performance gap is quite stark. For instance, Pleasant Hill Elementary, which is just 13.71 miles away, has significantly higher test scores, with 56.2% of 3rd graders and 57.6% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to Byhalia's 34.6% and 30.7% respectively. The free/reduced lunch rate at Pleasant Hill is also much lower at 35.26%. To address these issues, the school and district should consider implementing targeted interventions to improve student attendance, investing in professional development for teachers, and exploring partnerships with community organizations to provide additional support and resources for students and families.

515

Students ?

16.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,052

Per pupil spending ?

99.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

172 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611

(662) 838-6980

District: Marshall County School District

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.8%

Hispanic:

27.6%

White:

25.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 17th percentile in 2015 → 14th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (34% vs 53% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (14th percentile)

!Mathematics scores 20 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg37%

Mississippi avg53%

328^th of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Bottom 14%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4Elementary Schools in the Marshall County School District

89^th of 130Marshall County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	20.8	328 of 383	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	8.9	373 of 390	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	9.2	362 of 377	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	13.0	348 of 382	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	23.8	275 of 381	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.9	276 of 397	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	25.4	309 of 404	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	26.4	305 of 406	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	39.0	235 of 394	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	21.8	333 of 402	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	28.0	318 of 394	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	21.7	352 of 408	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	19.6	375 of 414	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	27.7	336 of 418	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	20.6	345 of 403	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	12.6	368 of 392	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	17.4	347 of 394	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics35%-20 vs state

English Language Arts33%-18 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)			MAAP Mathematics (2025)			MAAP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Byhalia Elementary School	Public	K-4	172 Highway 309 North	Byhalia	38611	Marshall County	Marshall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 838-6980	515	32	16.2	99.4%	132 (25.6%)	205 (39.8%)	142 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.0%)	20.8	328^th of 383 public elementary schools	14.4%		8.9	373^rd of 390 public elementary schools	4.4%	45	34.6	30.7		39.8	29.7			$10,052
Center Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13662 Center Hill Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 890-7705	788	47	16.9	42.0%	325 (41.2%)	321 (40.7%)	77 (9.8%)	23 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	39 (4.9%)	76.1	76^th of 383 public elementary schools	80.2%		77.6	73^rd of 390 public elementary schools	81.3%	3	61.4	53.1	58.0	70.3	74.3	76.6	74.2	$9,326
Overpark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8530 Forest Hill Irene Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 890-8745	635	43	14.7	52.6%	203 (32.0%)	296 (46.6%)	86 (13.5%)	13 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.8%)	69	115^th of 383 public elementary schools	70.0%		53.6	185^th of 390 public elementary schools	52.6%	70	58.3	53.3	58.5	66.7	64.4	58.4	69.9	$10,257
Chickasaw Elementary School	Public	2-3	6391 Chickasaw Drive	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 895-6664	500	33	15.1	63.8%	177 (35.4%)	223 (44.6%)	51 (10.2%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.8%)								(n/a)	47.8			44.1				$11,316
Olive Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	9549 E Pigeon Roost	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 895-2256	504	30	16.8	59.3%	180 (35.7%)	210 (41.7%)	63 (12.5%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.9%)								(n/a)								$11,397
Lewisburg Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1707 Craft Rd	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 893-6001	578	33	17.7	23.2%	428 (74.0%)	68 (11.8%)	45 (7.8%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.0%)								(n/a)								$10,939
Lewisburg Elementary School	Public	2-3	1717 Craft Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 895-8750	604	37	16.3	25.3%	438 (72.5%)	85 (14.1%)	41 (6.8%)	12 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.6%)								(n/a)	72.0			82.3				$10,699
Lewisburg Intermediate School	Public	4-5	1711 Craft Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 892-6180	606	40	15.1	19.6%	452 (74.6%)	80 (13.2%)	38 (6.3%)	13 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.8%)	91.8	19^th of 383 public elementary schools	95.0%		93.6	13^th of 390 public elementary schools	96.7%	6		69.3	84.9		80.1	74.1	87.1	$10,521
Olive Branch Intermediate School	Public	4-5	8631 E. Pigeon Roost	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 893-1221	472	29	16.2	62.9%	169 (35.8%)	215 (45.6%)	48 (10.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.4%)	47	204^th of 383 public elementary schools	46.7%		41.8	233^rd of 390 public elementary schools	40.3%	29		47.9	57.8		51.7	42.5	52.3	$10,717
H. W. Byers Elementary	Public	K-4	4178 Highway 72 East	Holly Springs	38635	Marshall County	Marshall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 851-7826	262	16	16.7	98.9%	71 (27.1%)	123 (46.9%)	58 (22.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	21.3	324^th of 383 public elementary schools	15.4%		28.1	290^th of 390 public elementary schools	25.6%	34	25.5	38.9		25.5	42.6			$11,105

Frequently Asked Questions about Byhalia Elementary School

What district is Byhalia Elementary School in?

Marshall County School District

What is the racial makeup of Byhalia Elementary School?

Students at Byhalia Elementary School are 40% African American, 28% Hispanic, 26% White, 7% Two or more races.

Is Byhalia Elementary School a good school?

Byhalia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.4% of Mississippi elementary schools.

How many students attend Byhalia Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 515 students attended Byhalia Elementary School.

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