Serving 247 students in grades 9-12, Bay Springs High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bay Springs High School's student population of 247 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Bay Springs High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Springs High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#602 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
91%
47%
White
6%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Springs High School's ranking?
Bay Springs High School is ranked #602 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Bay Springs High School often compared to?
Bay Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stringer Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Bay Springs High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bay Springs High School?
247 students attend Bay Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bay Springs High School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Springs High School?
Bay Springs High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bay Springs High School offer ?
Bay Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay Springs High School part of?
Bay Springs High School is part of West Jasper Consolidated Schools School District.
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