Summary:
Zip code 38611, encompassing the Byhalia area in Marshall County, Mississippi, is served by a single high school, Byhalia High School, which educates students in grades 9 through 12.
As the only high school in the area, Byhalia High School holds a 2-star rating and currently ranks 134th out of 224 Mississippi high schools, placing it in the 40th percentile. This marks a steady climb from the 31st percentile two years ago, an encouraging trend for a school where 99.3% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school serves about 428 students with a favorable 12.8 student-teacher ratio. In the most recent MAAP assessments, Algebra I stands out as a clear strength: 63.3% of students were proficient, well above the district's 53.7% and close to the state's 66.0%. By contrast, English II remains a persistent challenge at 44.8% proficiency, trailing both the district (46.8%) and state (49.3%). Biology proficiency improved to 51.3%, surpassing the Marshall County School District average of 48.4% but still lagging the state's 63.1%.
Graduation rates and attendance are areas that need attention. Byhalia's graduation rate is 84.3%, below the district's 87.9% and the state's 89.2%. Chronic absenteeism affects 29.8% of students, higher than the state's 23.9%, and likely plays a role in lower performance in English and graduation outcomes. Despite these difficulties, the school has improved its state rank for three consecutive years and has notably outperformed its district in Algebra I, suggesting effective math instruction. Parents should view Byhalia High School as a school making meaningful academic progress in a high-poverty environment, with specific opportunities for growth in literacy, attendance, and ensuring more students graduate on time.
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