Terry High School

Q: Is Terry High School a good school?

Terry High School ranks 146 th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Terry High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Terry, Mississippi, with a student population of 1,098 that is predominantly African American (over 94%). The school is part of the Hinds County School District, which is ranked 75 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Terry High School faces significant academic challenges, with consistently lower test scores than the state and district averages across subjects like Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi high schools, maintaining a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 years. Additionally, Terry High School has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's student-teacher ratio has also increased significantly, from 15.3 in 2022-2023 to 21.7 in 2020-2021, which is higher than nearby schools in the Jackson Public School District and Hinds County School District.

When compared to other nearby high schools, Terry High School is clearly underperforming. For instance, Raymond High School, which is also in the Hinds County School District, outperforms Terry High School on most MAAP exam metrics. Similarly, the high schools in the Jackson Public School District, such as Provine High School and Jim Hill High School, have higher test scores and rankings than Terry High School. Addressing the academic and socioeconomic challenges at Terry High School will require a comprehensive approach involving collaboration with the district, community stakeholders, and educational experts.

Detail:

Public 9-12

235 W Beasley Street
Terry, MS 39170

(601) 878-5905

District: Hinds County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
146^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,168

Feeder schools for Terry High School:

Elementary:	Gary Road Elementary
	Gary Road Intermediate School
Middle:	Byram Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 1,098

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.8%

White:

3.4%

Hispanic:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.7%

See top rated Mississippi high schools

Compare Terry High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Terry High School ranks worse than 64% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.39. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Terry High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Terry High School has the largest high school student body size in the Hinds County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (94.8%), White (3.4%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hinds County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Terry High School is 15.3. 2 high schools in the Hinds County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Terry High School employs 71.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Terry High School is $10,168, which is the 2^nd highest among 2 high schools in the Hinds County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Terry High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Terry High School 146^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Terry High School in the ranking list.)

Hinds County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hinds County School District 75^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Terry High School.

What do you think?

Your rating for Terry High School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Terry High School

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	63.47	86^th	232	62.9%
2005	63.36	88^th	232	62.1%
2006	58.83	108^th	232	53.4%
2007	70.76	59^th	232	74.6%
2008	57.28	112^th	235	52.3%
2009	60.14	95^th	235	59.6%
2010	58.35	104^th	235	55.7%
2011	52.15	127^th	244	48.0%
2012	45.70	135^th	241	44.0%
2013	37.63	155^th	238	34.9%
2014	35.56	165^th	236	30.1%
2015	29.37	153^rd	226	32.3%
2016	40.24	141^st	231	39.0%
2017	44.15	130^th	237	45.1%
2018	48.15	126^th	233	45.9%
2019	44.83	125^th	233	46.4%
2021	37.14	141^st	231	39.0%
2022	35.06	153^rd	228	32.9%
2023	33.31	154^th	226	31.9%
2024	38.39	146^th	228	36.0%

See the entire list of Mississippi High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1)

100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, May 30, 2013

very dissapointed. We moved to this school district so my son could go to school here. Had more problems from teachers than students. He didnt even go to graduation. He just wanted to get away from there. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Terry High School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	447	296	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	745
1996	447	296	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	745
1997	561	256	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	819
1998	567	289	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	862
1999	613	313	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	930
2000	618	346	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	971
2001	629	322	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	959
2002	589	349	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	945
2003	589	349	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	945
2004	604	354	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	966
2005	555	408	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	967
2006	560	480	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	1051
2007	576	545	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	1134
2008	571	655	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	1238
2009	553	761	6	3	0	0	0	1323
2010	486	857	6	8	0	0	1	1358
2011	435	897	5	7	0	0	1	1345
2012	380	910	8	11	0	0	1	1310
2013	324	931	8	15	0	0	2	1280
2014	277	969	10	16	1	0	2	1275
2015	234	1016	7	17	0	0	2	1276
2016	208	1058	4	10	0	0	2	1282
2017	156	1041	5	10	0	0	3	1215
2018	127	1061	5	6	0	0	4	1203
2019	107	1076	4	10	0	0	6	1203
2020	82	1115	7	10	0	0	8	1222
2021	68	1143	2	10	0	0	4	1227
2022	55	1119	1	10	1	0	3	1189
2023	37	1041	5	9	3	0	3	1098

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Terry High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	745	36.8	20.2	50.2
1996	745	36.8	20.2	50.2
1997	819	42.9	19.1	47.9
1998	862	47.5	18.1	48.4
1999	930	47.8	19.5	52.6
2000	971	49.6	19.6	52.9
2001	959	51.5	18.6	52.7
2002	945	52.1	18.1	48.6
2003	945	52.1	18.1	48.6
2004	966	52.5	18.4	22.7
2005	967	48.8	19.8	28.5
2006	1051	52.4	20.1	28.8
2007	1134	57.4	19.8	32.8
2008	1238	61.6	20.1	32.6
2009	1323	71.6	18.5	39.6
2010	1358	72.5	18.7	44.3
2011	1345	67.6	19.8	49.1
2012	1310	67.0	19.5	52.8
2013	1280	70.4	18.1	55
2014	1275	71.2	17.8	59.1
2015	1276	75.0	17.0	64.3
2016	1282	60.0	21.3	65.5
2017	1215	75.3	16.1	69.5
2018	1203	67.6	17.7	71.2
2019	1203	67.0	17.9	74.2
2020	1222	48.2	25.3	74.4
2021	1227	56.3	21.7	99.8
2022	1189	67.4	17.6	99.7
2023	1098	71.3	15.3	99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Terry High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	745	36.8	20.2	50.2
1996	745	36.8	20.2	50.2
1997	819	42.9	19.1	47.9
1998	862	47.5	18.1	48.4
1999	930	47.8	19.5	52.6
2000	971	49.6	19.6	52.9
2001	959	51.5	18.6	52.7
2002	945	52.1	18.1	48.6
2003	945	52.1	18.1	48.6
2004	966	52.5	18.4	22.7
2005	967	48.8	19.8	28.5
2006	1051	52.4	20.1	28.8
2007	1134	57.4	19.8	32.8
2008	1238	61.6	20.1	32.6
2009	1323	71.6	18.5	39.6
2010	1358	72.5	18.7	44.3
2011	1345	67.6	19.8	49.1
2012	1310	67.0	19.5	52.8
2013	1280	70.4	18.1	55
2014	1275	71.2	17.8	59.1
2015	1276	75.0	17.0	64.3
2016	1282	60.0	21.3	65.5
2017	1215	75.3	16.1	69.5
2018	1203	67.6	17.7	71.2
2019	1203	67.0	17.9	74.2
2020	1222	48.2	25.3	74.4
2021	1227	56.3	21.7	99.8
2022	1189	67.4	17.6	99.7
2023	1098	71.3	15.3	99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Terry High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,897
2018	$8,837
2019	$8,247
2020	$8,261
2021	$9,098
2022	$10,168

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Terry High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 125^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 154^th of 226 High schools	14.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Terry High School)	47.8	43.1	4.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Hinds County School District)	52.4	47.3	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Terry High School)	37.3	42.9	5.6%
End of Course English II (Hinds County School District)	34	40.3	6.3%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Terry High School)	53.8	58.9	5.1%
End of Course Biology (Hinds County School District)	56.4	59.4	3%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Terry High School)	57.5	60.6	3.1%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Hinds County School District)	57.4	62.2	4.8%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1203	1098	8.7%
African American	1076	1041	3.3%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	10	9	10%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	107	37	65.4%
Two or More Races	6	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.2%	99.7%	25.5%

Schools Near Terry High School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Terry High School	Public	9-12	235 W Beasley Street	Terry	39170	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 878-5905	1,098	71	15.3	99.7%	37 (3.4%)	1,041 (94.8%)	9 (0.8%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	38.4	146^th of 228 public high schools	36.0%		33.3	154^th of 226 public high schools	31.9%	8					48.9	42.8		45.1	72.5	$10,168
Crystal Springs High School	Public	9-12	201 Newton Street	Crystal Springs	39059	Copiah County	Copiah County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 892-4791	451	29	15.3	100.0%	27 (6.0%)	377 (83.6%)	42 (9.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	17.6	194^th of 228 public high schools	14.9%		17.3	196^th of 226 public high schools	13.3%	2					54.0	28.3		43.7	41.6	$10,652
Forest Hill High School	Public	9-12	2607 Raymond Road	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4313	991	61	16.3	100.0%	14 (1.4%)	942 (95.1%)	19 (1.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.2%)	8.7	215^th of 228 public high schools	5.7%		16.9	197^th of 226 public high schools	12.8%	18					34.9	23.2		30.6	49.2	$12,094
Richland High School	Public	7-12	1202 Highway 49 South	Richland	39218	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 939-5144	807	69	11.6	99.6%	411 (50.9%)	227 (28.1%)	83 (10.3%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (9.5%)	55	106^th of 228 public high schools	53.5%		63.5	79^th of 226 public high schools	65.0%	27	39.8	41.9	67.8	68.4	57.4	48.2	56.1	60.4	81.3	$12,427
Florence High School	Public	9-12	232 Highway 469 North	Florence	39073	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 845-2205	719	47	15.1	99.6%	570 (79.3%)	100 (13.9%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.7%)	68	73^rd of 228 public high schools	68.0%		67	67^th of 226 public high schools	70.4%	6					56.6	60.8		74.8	76.5	$11,651
Hinds County Career/Technical Center	Public	9-12	14020 Hwy 18	Raymond	39154	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 857-3678	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Raymond High School	Public	9-12	14050 Hwy 18	Raymond	39154	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 857-8016	570	42	13.5	99.5%	59 (10.4%)	486 (85.3%)	21 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	43.2	134^th of 228 public high schools	41.2%		34.6	153^rd of 226 public high schools	32.3%	19					65.1	42.5		51.5	67.7	$11,128
Wingfield High School	Public	9-12	1985 Scanlon Drive	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4350	608	45	13.6	100.0%	4 (0.7%)	582 (95.7%)	19 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	2.8	228^th of 228 public high schools	0.0%		5.7	220^th of 226 public high schools	2.7%	8					19.3	15.0		24.6	37.7	$13,445
Jim Hill High School	Public	9-12	2185 Coach Fred Harris Dr	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5354	908	73	12.3	100.0%	3 (0.3%)	877 (96.6%)	24 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	20.6	185^th of 228 public high schools	18.9%		23.1	174^th of 226 public high schools	23.0%	11					54.6	31.5		44.8	49.4	$13,591
Provine High School	Public	9-12	2400 Robinson St	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5393	774	54	14.4	100.0%	2 (0.3%)	751 (97.0%)	18 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	4.4	226^th of 228 public high schools	0.9%		9.5	212^th of 226 public high schools	6.2%	14					21.2	20.1		32.5	31.2	$13,663

Frequently Asked Questions about Terry High School

What is the racial makeup of Terry High School?

Students at Terry High School are 95% African American, 3% White.

Is Terry High School a good school?

Terry High School ranks 146^th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Terry High School in?

Hinds County School District

What schools feed into Terry High School?

Terry High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gary Road Elementary
Elementary : Gary Road Intermediate School
Middle : Byram Middle School

How many students attend Terry High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,098 students attended Terry High School.

Rate Terry High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MSMississippi High School Rankings

MSMississippi District Rankings

Schools in Terry, MS

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Terry High School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.