Best Public Schools in Terry, MS (2025-26)

Best Terry Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,999 students in Terry, MS (there are , serving 42 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Terry, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).

The top ranked public schools in Terry, MS are Terry High School and Byram Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Terry, MS public schools have an score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Terry have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Terry, MS (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Terry High School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
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235 W Beasley Street
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 878-5905

Gr: 9-12 | 1,100 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #22.

Byram Middle School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
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2009 Byram Bulldog Blvd.
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 372-4597

Gr: 6-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: n/an/a

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319 Us Hwy 61 South
Terry, MS 39170
(601) 653-3709

Gr: K-2 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Terry, MS?

The top ranked public schools in Terry, MS include Terry High School and Byram Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Terry?

3 public schools are located in Terry.

What percentage of students in Terry go to public school?

98% of all K-12 students in Terry are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).

What is the racial composition of students in Terry?

Terry public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).