BYHALIA MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8)
BYHALIA MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8) is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Marshall County School District school district, located in Byhalia, MS with about 329 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 24 teachers, BYHALIA MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8) has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Byhalia Middle School, located at 172 Highway 309 North in Byhalia, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Marshall County School District, the school focuses on the critical developmental transition from elementary to high school, providing a curriculum designed to prepare students for secondary education. The school serves the local Byhalia community and emphasizes the importance of academic growth, personal development, and student engagement during these formative middle-level years.
The facility functions as a central hub for the town's youth, prioritizing an environment where students can explore diverse subjects and participate in extracurricular activities. By fostering a structured learning community, Byhalia Middle School aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while adhering to state educational standards. Through its commitment to local education, the school plays a vital role in the long-term academic and social development of the children living in this North Mississippi region.
For more information, contact BYHALIA MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8) at (662) 838-2591 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2591
BYHALIA MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8) is a public Title I school in Byhalia, MS with about 329 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Marshall County School District
- Total Students:
- 329
- Teachers:
- 24.52
- 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 329 students
- Black or African American
- 48.0%
- White
- 32.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.