School Overview
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.
389
Total Students
30.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H. W. BYERS HIGH SCHOOL (5-12)
Demographic Student Count
White104
Hispanic55
Black208
Two or More22
  • Black
    208 (53.5 %)
  • White
    104 (26.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    55 (14.1 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (5.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST
Phone: (662)851-7871
Website: http://hwb.marshallcountysd.org/
Grade Range: 5th - 12th
Total Students: 389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 359
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 5 57
Grade 6 50
Grade 7 46
Grade 8 46
Grade 9 53
Grade 10 42
Grade 11 42
Grade 12 39
Ungraded 14

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for H. W. BYERS HIGH SCHOOL (5-12)
Grade Student Count
Grade 557
Grade 650
Grade 746
Grade 846
Grade 953
Grade 1042
Grade 1142
Grade 1239
Ungraded14
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for H. W. BYERS HIGH SCHOOL (5-12)
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18246.8%
Male20753.2%