Byram Middle School

2009 Byram Bulldog Blvd.
Terry, MS 39170

www.hinds.k12.ms.us/

785 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Byram Middle School, located in Terry, Mississippi, serves as a key academic institution within the Hinds County School District. Situated on Byram Bulldog Blvd., the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its adolescent students. As a middle school, the institution focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by providing a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

As part of the Hinds County school system, Byram Middle School emphasizes community involvement and the “Bulldog” school spirit, striving to create a cohesive learning culture. The school works to align its educational goals with state standards, often incorporating various extracurricular activities, sports, and support programs to ensure a well-rounded student experience. By maintaining its connection to the broader district, the school aims to provide its diverse student body with the resources necessary for success both inside and outside the classroom.

785

Total Students

46.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Byram Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	15
Black	711
Asian	1
Two or More	22

Black
711 (90.6%)
White
36 (4.6%)
Two or More
22 (2.8%)
Hispanic
15 (1.9%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)372-4597
Website:	http://www.hinds.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	785
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	455
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	98

* 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 6 227

Grade 7 290

Grade 8 268