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Byram Middle School

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Byram Middle School ranks 132 nd of 263 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

132^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 263 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 50% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

Byram Middle School is a public school in Terry, MS, serving 785 students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Hinds County School District. The school occupies an interesting middle ground: it sits within a 10-to-13-mile radius of some of the state's top-performing middle schools, like Clinton Junior High School and Florence Middle School, as well as several severely struggling schools in the Jackson Public Schools district. With roughly 70% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Byram serves a majority-low-income student body, yet its performance places it clearly ahead of many of its immediate Jackson neighbors.

The school's standout strength is its advanced math program. In 2025-2026, 96.1% of Byram students taking Algebra I scored proficient or better, compared to 66% statewide — a rate on par with nearby high performers like Clinton Junior High School (100%) and Pearl Junior High School (97.8%). This success has been consistent for several years. Byram also posts strong attendance: only 12.6% of students were chronically absent in 2023-2024, far better than the district rate of 23.5% and better than several suburban peers. Eighth-grade science is another relative bright spot, with 55.4% proficiency, essentially tied with the state average.

Byram's overall state ranking has climbed steadily, from the 31st percentile in 2023-2024 to the 49th percentile in 2025-2026. While its grade-level math and ELA scores still trail state averages, they remain dramatically higher than nearby Jackson Public middle schools — for example, Byram's 7th-grade math proficiency (55.7%) is more than four times that of Powell Middle School (11.7%). The school's strong attendance record and successful advanced math pathway suggest a stable, improving environment. The key opportunity ahead is expanding that success across all grade levels and subjects.

785

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,639

Per pupil spending ?

70.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2009 Byram Bulldog Blvd.
Terry, MS 39170

(601) 372-4597

District: Hinds County School District

Students who attend Byram Middle School usually attend:

High:

Terry High School

Feeder schools for Byram Middle School:

Elementary:	Gary Road Elementary
	Gary Road Intermediate

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.6%

White:

4.6%

Two or more races:

2.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 55th percentile in 2016 → 50th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (45% vs 51% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Mississippi avg51%

132^nd of 263

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 45% (2016) to top 50% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

92^nd of 133Hinds 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
2026	46.7	132 of 263	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	40.9	162 of 266	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.5	183 of 264	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.5	132 of 243	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.5	139 of 257	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.6	135 of 257	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.9	133 of 264	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.3	117 of 252	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	47.4	145 of 272	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	52.8	118 of 260	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	54.0	106 of 266	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	66.6	85 of 264	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	64.6	96 of 269	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	69.4	83 of 270	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.1	92 of 264	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	43.5	159 of 255	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	46.6	142 of 247	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	61.9	96 of 244	60.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I96%+30 vs state

Science55%~ state avg

Mathematics47%-6 vs state

English Language Arts37%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)				MAAP Mathematics (2026)				MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP Science (2026)		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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Byram Middle School	Public	6-8	2009 Byram Bulldog Blvd.	Terry	39170	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 372-4597	785	47	16.8	70.4%	36 (4.6%)	711 (90.6%)	15 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.8%)	46.7	132^nd of 263 public middle schools	49.8%		40.9	162^nd of 266 public middle schools	39.1%	30		41.7	31.1	37.4		39.3	55.7	47.1	96.1		55.4	$9,639
Cardozo Middle School	Public	6-8	3180 McDowell Road Ext.	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 346-5635	531	51	10.4	100.0%	9 (1.7%)	498 (93.8%)	21 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	6.6	255^th of 263 public middle schools	3.0%		5.2	256^th of 266 public middle schools	3.8%	1		25.2	11.4	17.4		16.4	13.0	19.2			32.4	$15,290
Peeples Middle School	Public	6-8	2940 Belvedere Drive	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 346-5660	541	47	11.6	100.0%	5 (0.9%)	450 (83.2%)	76 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	1.9	263^rd of 263 public middle schools	0.0%		3.1	262^nd of 266 public middle schools	1.5%	1		10.3	9.3	11.8		7.1	12.9	5.9			17.5	$16,248
Reimagine Prep	Public, Charter	5-8	309 W. McDowell Rd.	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Reimagine Prep	Yes	No	No	Yes	(601) 941-0844	457	21	21.7	100.0%	5 (1.1%)	443 (96.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	14.3	243^rd of 263 public middle schools	7.6%		9.8	248^th of 266 public middle schools	6.8%	5	45.2	24.7	27.9	23.1	32.3	13.7	30.6	26.1		53.4	36.2	$12,878
Blackburn Middle School	Public	6-8	1311 West Pearl Street	Jackson	39203	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5329	317	43	7.3	99.7%	2 (0.6%)	310 (97.8%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	4	260^th of 263 public middle schools	1.1%		4.6	260^th of 266 public middle schools	2.3%			15.1	9.7	18.5		11.0	16.6	15.6	91.6		21.9	$16,571
Clinton Junior High School	Public	7-8	711 Lakeview Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 924-0619	862	59	14.7	44.4%	281 (32.6%)	487 (56.5%)	32 (3.7%)	46 (5.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.6%)	93.4	5^th of 263 public middle schools	98.1%		93.9	4^th of 266 public middle schools	98.5%	1			55.9	59.5			73.9	83.7	100.0		77.0	$9,209
Florence Middle School	Public	6-8	123 Beverly Dr	Florence	39073	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 845-2862	556	45	12.3	45.3%	453 (81.5%)	67 (12.1%)	15 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	88.9	19^th of 263 public middle schools	92.8%		82.8	33^rd of 266 public middle schools	87.6%	14		64.0	51.2	59.2		71.5	75.3	62.1	98.6		81.0	$12,239
Lovett Elementary School	Public	6	2002 W. Northside Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 924-5664	375	24	15.6	46.1%	109 (29.1%)	207 (55.2%)	14 (3.7%)	33 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.9%)								(n/a)		66.0				82.8						$9,256
Powell Middle School	Public	6-8	3655 Livingston Road	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(769) 228-0042	704	56	12.5	99.6%	6 (0.9%)	685 (97.3%)	12 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2	262^nd of 263 public middle schools	0.4%		4.9	259^th of 266 public middle schools	2.6%	3		13.9	9.1	8.4		11.1	11.7	7.8			17.5	$16,140
Pearl Junior High School	Public	6-8	200 Mary Ann Drive	Pearl	39208	Rankin County	Pearl Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(601) 932-7952	944	72	13.0	70.9%	408 (43.2%)	381 (40.4%)	114 (12.1%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (3.3%)	56.7	104^th of 263 public middle schools	60.5%		57.7	115^th of 266 public middle schools	56.8%	11		52.1	34.3	41.3		60.5	47.8	49.8	97.8		54.8	$9,812

Frequently Asked Questions about Byram Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Byram Middle School?

Students at Byram Middle School are 91% African American, 5% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Byram Middle School a good school?

Byram Middle School ranks 132^nd of 263 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Byram Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 785 students attended Byram Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Byram Middle School attend?

Students who attend Byram Middle School usually go on to attend Terry High School

What district is Byram Middle School in?

Hinds County School District

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