How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Byram Middle School | Old Town Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Terry, MS | Ridgeland, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 785 | 693 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.0% | 61.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Byram Middle School | Old Town Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,422 | $12,248 |
| District | Hinds County School District | Madison County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Byram Middle School | Old Town Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.6% | 7.6% |
| African American | 90.6% | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.9% | 24.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 1.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Byram Middle School | Old Town Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 278:1 | 245:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.2% | 17.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 183 | 232 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.