Bay Creek Middle School

821 Cooper Rd
Grayson, GA 30017
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,330 students in grades 6-8, Bay Creek Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bay Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Bay Creek Middle School's student population of 1,330 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,330 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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School Rankings

Bay Creek Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Creek Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#434 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bay Creek Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bay Creek Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bay Creek Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bay Creek Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
15%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bay Creek Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
62%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bay Creek Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bay Creek Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bay Creek Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Bay Creek Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bay Creek Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bay Creek Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bay Creek Middle School's ranking?
Bay Creek Middle School is ranked #434 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Bay Creek Middle School often compared to?
Bay Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Couch Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Bay Creek Middle School?
1,330 students attend Bay Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bay Creek Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Creek Middle School?
Bay Creek Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bay Creek Middle School offer ?
Bay Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bay Creek Middle School part of?
Bay Creek Middle School is part of Gwinnett County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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