Best Schools in Byram, MS
Byram, MS has 18 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,901 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Byram exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Byram, MS
The top high schools in Byram, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Florence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students
2. Mclaurin Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 504 Students
3. Terry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1098 Students
4. Jim Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 908 Students
5. Forest Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 991 Students
Best Middle Schools in Byram, MS
The top middle schools in Byram, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bailey Middle Apac School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students
2. Florence Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 601 Students
3. Byram Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Byram, MS
The top elementary schools in Byram, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Florence Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 542 Students
2. Mclaurin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 581 Students
3. Gary Road Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 703 Students
4. Timberlawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
5. Oak Forest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 318 Students
6. Shirley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students
7. Steen's Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 581 Students
8. First Baptist Church Of Byram Kdgn/daycare
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
First Baptist Church Of Byram Kdgn/daycare • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 78 Students
9. Gary Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinds Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 672 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Byram, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Byram, MS has a total population of 15,183 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Byram, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Byram, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Byram, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Byram, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Byram, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Byram, MS
How many schools are in Byram, MS?
Byram, MS has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,901 students in total.
How do schools in Byram perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Byram score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Byram exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Byram?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Byram
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.