Terry High School

Hinds County School District
235 W Beasley Street
Terry, MS 39170
1,127 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Terry High School, located in Terry, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Hinds County School District. As a public secondary school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education or entering the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, fostering both intellectual growth and the development of essential life skills among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Terry High School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student involvement. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, which allow students to cultivate their interests and build school spirit. By prioritizing a blend of rigorous instruction and holistic student development, the school strives to maintain strong ties to the local community while equipping its graduates with the tools necessary to navigate their future endeavors.
1,127
Total Students
76.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    1,051 (93.3%)
  • Two or More
    32 (2.8%)
  • White
    31 (2.8%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
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: Hinds County School District
Phone: (601)878-5905
Website: http://www.hinds.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,127
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 76.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 613
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 112

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 292
Grade 10 247
Grade 11 305
Grade 12 283
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Crystal Springs High School
Copiah County School District
397 Students
201 Newton Street
Crystal Springs, MS 39059 (8.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th