Byram Middle School vs Forest Hill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byram Middle School
Terry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
785 students
Forest Hill High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,139 students
| Measure | Byram Middle School Terry, Mississippi | Forest Hill High School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 181 | #194 of 197 |
| National rank | #11392 of 15,369 | #16552 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 785 | 1,139 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 1,139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 3% |
| city | Terry | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Byram Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 10.7).
- •Byram Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 3%).
- •Byram Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 11%).
- •Byram Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 100%).
- •Forest Hill High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.1).
- •Forest Hill High School is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 785.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Byram Middle School better than Forest Hill High School?
On the Success Index (US), Byram Middle School ranks higher (32.5 vs 10.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Byram Middle School and Forest Hill High School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Terry and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byram Middle School: 785. Forest Hill High School: 1,139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byram Middle School and Forest Hill High School rank in Mississippi?
Byram Middle School is 96th of 181 and Forest Hill High School is 194th of 197 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).