BYRAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
BYRAM MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Hinds County School District school district, located in Terry, MS with about 921 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 62 teachers, BYRAM MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
BYRAM MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in Terry, Mississippi, serves as a key academic institution within the Hinds County School District. Situated on Byram Bulldog Blvd., the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its adolescent students. As a middle school, the institution focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by providing a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.
As part of the Hinds County school system, BYRAM MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes community involvement and the “Bulldog” school spirit, striving to create a cohesive learning culture. The school works to align its educational goals with state standards, often incorporating various extracurricular activities, sports, and support programs to ensure a well-rounded student experience. By maintaining its connection to the broader district, the school aims to provide its diverse student body with the resources necessary for success both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact BYRAM MIDDLE SCHOOL at (601) 372-4597 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 372-4597
BYRAM MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Terry, MS with about 921 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hinds County School District
- Total Students:
- 921
- Teachers:
- 62.49
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 921 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BYRAM MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 89.5%
- White
- 8.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.