Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)'s student population of 504 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#751 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
20%
5%
Black
43%
47%
White
27%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)'s ranking?
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) is ranked #751 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) often compared to?
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)is often viewed alongside schools like Galena Elementary School (K-7), Mary Reid School (K-4) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)?
504 students attend Byhalia Elementary School (K-4).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) students are Black, 27% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)?
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) offer ?
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) part of?
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) is part of Marshall Co School District.
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