Summary:
Hinds County School District contains a single middle school, Byram Middle School, serving grades 6–8 with 785 students in the Byram area of Mississippi. For parents looking at middle schools in this district, Byram is the only option, so understanding its strengths and challenges is essential.
Byram Middle School is clearly on an upward trend, moving from the 31st percentile in 2023–2024 to the 49th percentile in 2025–2026, though it still holds a 2-star rating. The most striking result is Algebra I proficiency: 96.1% of tested students scored proficient, compared to just 50.9% for the district and 66% for the state. Math scores are also improving quickly across all grades—for example, 8th grade math jumped from 37.6% to 47.1% in one year. Chronic absenteeism is a major positive at 12.6%, roughly half the district and state rates, which suggests strong attendance and engagement. Even with 70.45% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, Byram outperforms its district in most subjects and approaches or matches state averages in math and science.
However, English Language Arts remains a clear weakness. ELA proficiency is below state averages in every grade, with 7th grade at just 31.1% vs. 36.7% statewide. Science is a relative bright spot at 55.4%, nearly matching the state's 57.8%. While the school's Algebra I number is exceptional, it likely reflects a select group of advanced students, so parents should ask how many children actually take that course. Overall, Byram Middle School is improving steadily, with strong math performance and excellent attendance, but it still has work to do in reading and writing.
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