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H. W. Byers High School
PublicHighGrades 5–12
4178 Hwy 72 East, Holly Springs, MS 38635 · (662) 851-7826 · Part of Marshall County School District
Students
362
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
Rural
Grades
5–12
What stands out about H. W. Byers High School
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 9 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Next stop for Mount Pleasant kids: 3 high schools
On the path
Where Mount Pleasant kids come from and go next.
K–84 schoolsDepends on your address
5–12H. W. Byers High SchoolYou are here
123 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 35.2%
Reading / language arts26%
State average 34.8%
Location
Directions ↗
4178 Hwy 72 East, Holly Springs
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 542
Grade 633
Grade 761
Grade 852
Grade 949
Grade 1046
Grade 1142
Grade 1237
Enrollment over time
393’20
384’21
389’22
362’23
362’24
Down 7.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 51%Hispanic 22%White 21%Two or more races 6%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.