C
Below Average
50/100

Byhalia High School (9-12)

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 278 Highway 309 North, Byhalia, MS 38611
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 32% · Math 22% proficient · 32nd percentile in Mississippi
Graduation
C+
82% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

50
Repit Score
out of 100
440
Students
enrolled
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%32/100reading 42nd percentile, math 22nd percentile among Mississippi high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%41/10082% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 21% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −27 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−7 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−20 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate82% (−4 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%25%reading -10 pts, math -33 pts6th percentile (list)
Black22%12%reading +2 pts, math -13 pts30th percentile (list)
Hispanic—50%math +1 pts74th percentile (list)
Low-income22%17%reading -6 pts, math -17 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 278 Highway 309 North
City Byhalia
ZIP Code 38611
District 2802850
NCES School ID 280285000548
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38611

Understanding the community around Byhalia High School (9-12) helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,758
Per Capita Income $29,952
Poverty Rate 12.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%
High School or Higher 81.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $174,900
Median Rent $1,074
Owner-Occupied 77.6%
Renter-Occupied 22.4%
View full data for ZIP 38611 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Byhalia High School (9-12).

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 53.4%
Hispanic/Latino 24.6%
White 16.4%
Two or More Races 5.0%
Asian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 440
Teachers (FTE) 34.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Byhalia High School (9-12)?
Byhalia High School (9-12) has a Repit School Score of 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Byhalia High School (9-12)?
Byhalia High School (9-12) has 440 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Byhalia High School (9-12) serve?
Byhalia High School (9-12) serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Byhalia High School (9-12) receive per student?
Byhalia High School (9-12) receives $10,889 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Byhalia High School (9-12) in 38611 ▼
Avg Home Value
$280,389
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,197
1-Year Change
+6.4%
% Renters
22.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026