H. W. BYERS HIGH SCHOOL (9-12)

H. W. BYERS HIGH SCHOOL (9-12) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Marshall County School District school district, located in HOLLY SPRINGS, MS with about 161 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, H. W. BYERS HIGH SCHOOL (9-12) has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

H. W. Byers High School, located in Holly Springs, Mississippi, serves students in grades 9 through 12 within the Marshall County School District. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to preparing its student body for post-secondary success through a combination of core academic instruction and various extracurricular opportunities. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve both academic and personal growth while developing the skills necessary to contribute to their local community.

In addition to its standard curriculum, H. W. Byers High School is known for its strong sense of school spirit and community involvement, particularly through its athletic programs and student organizations. By maintaining a smaller enrollment size compared to urban counterparts, the school is able to provide a more personalized approach to education, allowing faculty and staff to build closer relationships with students. Overall, H. W. Byers functions as a vital educational anchor in the Holly Springs area, striving to bridge the gap between secondary education and future career or collegiate pathways for its graduates.

For more information, contact H. W. BYERS HIGH SCHOOL (9-12) at (662) 851-7826 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4178 HWY 72 EAST
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS 38635
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H. W. BYERS HIGH SCHOOL (9-12) is a public Title I school in HOLLY SPRINGS, MS with about 161 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
161
Teachers:
13.14
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 161 students

Black or African American
64.6%
White
26.7%
Hispanic/Latino
8.1%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.