For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,375 students in Byram, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 131 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Byram, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public school in Byram, MS is Gary Road Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Byram, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Byram have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Byram, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gary Road Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7255 Gary Road
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 372-8150
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 372-8150
Grades: 3-5
| 703 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gary Road Elementary School
Magnet School
7241 Gary Road
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 373-1319
Byram, MS 39272
(601) 373-1319
Grades: PK-2
| 672 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Byram, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Byram, MS include Gary Road Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Byram?
2 public schools are located in Byram.
What percentage of students in Byram go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Byram are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Byram?
Byram public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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