- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holly Springs, MS
H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
Federal NCES profile for H. W. Byers High School (5-12), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280285000553
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Holly Springs · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H. W. Byers High School (5-12) ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Holly Springs, MS.
School address
District: Marshall Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280285000553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 280285000553 · Holly Springs, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 12.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) (515 students)
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Byhalia Elemen
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)
515 students
- Byhalia Middle
Byhalia Middle School (5-8)
438 students
- Byhalia High S
Byhalia High School (9-12)
428 students
- This school
H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
362 students
- Potts Camp Hig
Potts Camp High School (5-12)
356 students
- Mary Reid Scho
Mary Reid School (K-4)
270 students
What this shows H. W. Byers High School (5-12) reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How H. W. Byers High School (5-12) compares
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,240
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
White 20.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Largest group: African American at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, H. W. Byers High School (5-12) is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Marshall Co School Dist reports $11,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How H. W. Byers High School (5-12) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byhalia Middle School (5-8) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byhalia High School (9-12) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Potts Camp High School (5-12) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Reid School (K-4) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H. W. Byers High School (5-12)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
How many students attend H. W. Byers High School (5-12)?
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holly Springs, MS. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H. W. Byers High School (5-12)?
The student-teacher ratio at H. W. Byers High School (5-12) is 12.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at H. W. Byers High School (5-12)?
100.0% of students at H. W. Byers High School (5-12) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H. W. Byers High School (5-12)?
The largest demographic group at H. W. Byers High School (5-12) is African American at 51.1% of enrollment, in Holly Springs, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H. W. Byers High School (5-12)?
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does H. W. Byers High School (5-12) rank among public schools in Holly Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, H. W. Byers High School (5-12) ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Holly Springs, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Holly Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall Co School Dist?
Besides H. W. Byers High School (5-12), Marshall Co School Dist also operates Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) (515 students), Byhalia Middle School (5-8) (438 students), and Byhalia High School (9-12) (428 students). See the Marshall Co School Dist district page for the complete list.