School Overview
H. W. Byers High School, located in Holly Springs, Mississippi, serves students in grades 9 through 12 within the Marshall County School District. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to preparing its student body for post-secondary success through a combination of core academic instruction and various extracurricular opportunities. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve both academic and personal growth while developing the skills necessary to contribute to their local community.

In addition to its standard curriculum, H. W. Byers High School is known for its strong sense of school spirit and community involvement, particularly through its athletic programs and student organizations. By maintaining a smaller enrollment size compared to urban counterparts, the school is able to provide a more personalized approach to education, allowing faculty and staff to build closer relationships with students. Overall, H. W. Byers functions as a vital educational anchor in the Holly Springs area, striving to bridge the gap between secondary education and future career or collegiate pathways for its graduates.
362
Total Students
33.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H. W. Byers High School
Demographic Student Count
White75
Hispanic81
Black185
Two or More21
  • Black
    185 (51.1%)
  • Hispanic
    81 (22.4%)
  • White
    75 (20.7%)
  • Two or More
    21 (5.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Marshall County School District
Phone: (662)851-7826
Website: http://www.marshallcountysd.org
Grade Range: 5th - 12th
Total Students: 362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 359
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 5 42
Grade 6 33
Grade 7 61
Grade 8 52
Grade 9 49
Grade 10 46
Grade 11 42
Grade 12 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for H. W. Byers High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 542
Grade 633
Grade 761
Grade 852
Grade 949
Grade 1046
Grade 1142
Grade 1237
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for H. W. Byers High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16144.5%
Male20155.5%