Overview
GARY ROAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 3–5 in Byram, Mississippi. The school enrolls 680 students. It is part of the HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictHINDS CO SCHOOL DIST
County28049
CityByram
ZIP39272
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280186000983
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment680
White5.7%
Hispanic / Latino1.8%
Black / African American89.6%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %79%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)