Serving 225 students in grades 9-12, Bay Springs High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). 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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Bay Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
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Bay Springs High School's student population of 225 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
Bay Springs High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 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 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#384 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
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
n/a
5%
Black
91%
47%
White
7%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Bay Springs High School is ranked #384 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bay Springs High School?
225 students attend Bay Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bay Springs High School students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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
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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