Byhalia Elementary School

172 Mississippi 309

School District

Marshall Co School Dist
Grade

K-4
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:22
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 17, 2022

This is my sons 2nd year at this school, first year he was good and the teacher kept in contact, this year his teacher just isn't there (as in she doesn't keep contact, or care).He's came home sick and she just didn't care and his excuses never get taken from his bag, when there is a gun threat we learn from social media, never get a text about anything or told about anything that happens....
Submitted by other on November 28, 2016

My granddaughter started kindergarten here two days after turning five years old. Everyone here takes care of her. I pick her up three days a week and as I am handicapped, it's difficult to get her in and out of car and she is simply not big enough to open the door and fasten herself in. She has a lady that always walks her to my car and puts her in. The classes have a good mix of several ethnicities , cultures, languages and intellectual capabilities, just like the "real world". My girl has learned to share, help others, speak some new words in addition to learning how to read, write, spell, follow directions and basic math, and this is only Thanksgiving.
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2013

All three of my children attend school here one in 3rd grade, a sophomore and a junior. The principles know each child by name and greets them with a smile every morning! The state testing scores actually were better than Lewisburg School! I'm appalled at the fact that the testing scores have not been updated! This is a small town full of loving parents who are very involved with their children and parent attendance at the school is way up! The teachers are some of the best, most loving and helpful teachers! I highly recommend Byhalia Elementary, Middle and High School to any parent! Indian Pride!!
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2013

Both of my kids have been going to Byhalia schools since Kindergarten. My oldest just graduated high school last year WITH HONORS and was awarded several scholarships. My youngest child is now a freshman and I am proud to say he is doing great as well. All three schools have improved so much over the years but no one seems willing to acknowledge that. All they want to do is focus on the past. I am proud of the accomplishments that the teachers and students have made. While I no longer have kids in the elementary or middle schools, I still help out over there every chance I get. More parents should take the time to ask what they can do to help the schools instead of constantly complaining about them or using them as a free baby sitting service.
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2013

Our schools (Elementary, middle and High school) have all received a bad reputation because of racial inequality caused by the formation of a private academy way back in the early 70's. The truth is the scores are up, way up. The teachers are top notch and really the only lacking is in Parental involvement. The recent recession has caused more students to leave the private schools and join the county schools. Also the troubled Shelby County school district has drove many new families to our area. Our schools have the precieved reputation as to being less than the Lewisburg, Olive Branch or other Desoto County Schools, yet in reality, we are better. I hope to see many other posters here who have the numbers and facts to back up my statements. I am a Grandmother whose child will not enter the system for a few more years, but I want the best school possible for her, and yet keep her in this small rural safe town.