For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 827 students in Bay Springs, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 296 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Bay Springs, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Bay Springs, MS are Bay Springs Elementary School, Bay Springs High School and Bay Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bay Springs, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Bay Springs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bay Springs, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bay Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Hwy 18
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8520
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8520
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Bay Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Hwy 18
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8510
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8510
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #33.
Bay Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Hwy 18 East
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8530
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8530
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bay Springs, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Bay Springs, MS include Bay Springs Elementary School, Bay Springs High School and Bay Springs Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bay Springs?
3 public schools are located in Bay Springs.
What percentage of students in Bay Springs go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Bay Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bay Springs?
Bay Springs public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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