Byram Middle School vs Oak Forest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 9.4 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
Oak Forest Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
| Measure | Byram Middle School Terry, Mississippi | Oak Forest Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 181 | #418 of 427 |
| National rank | #11392 of 15,369 | #50019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 785 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 17% |
| city | Terry | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Byram Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 7.1).
- •Byram Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Byram Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Byram Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 100%).
- •Byram Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.0).
- •Byram Middle School is the larger school with 785 students compared with 436.
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 Oak Forest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Byram Middle School ranks higher (32.5 vs 7.1 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 Oak Forest Elementary School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Terry and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byram Middle School: 785. Oak Forest Elementary School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byram Middle School and Oak Forest Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Byram Middle School is 96th of 181 and Oak Forest Elementary School is 418th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).