Enrollment
362
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H. W. Byers High School (5-12) compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Holly Springs, Mississippi, enrolling 362 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 362 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 877 Mississippi schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 306 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #280, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 164 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 362 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Marshall Co School Dist also operates Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) (515 students) and Byhalia Middle School (5-8) (438 students) alongside H. W. Byers High School (5-12).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How H. W. Byers High School (5-12) compares
H. W. Byers High School (5-12) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,988
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall Co School Dist, which includes H. W. Byers High School (5-12).
$9,988
Per student
-17%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 43.2%
Federal 26.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~362 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is H. W. Byers High School (5-12) a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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