Byram Middle School vs Gary Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.3 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
Gary Road Elementary
Byram · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
717 students
| Measure | Byram Middle School Terry, Mississippi | Gary Road Elementary Byram, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 181 | #259 of 427 |
| National rank | #11392 of 15,369 | #36036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 785 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Terry | Byram |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gary Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 32.5).
- •Gary Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 70.4%).
- •Byram Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.9).
- •Byram Middle School is the larger school with 785 students compared with 717.
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 Gary Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gary Road Elementary ranks higher (33.8 vs 32.5 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 Gary Road Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Terry and Byram in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byram Middle School: 785. Gary Road Elementary: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byram Middle School and Gary Road Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Byram Middle School is 96th of 181 and Gary Road Elementary is 259th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).