For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,843 students in 39520, MS (there are , serving 904 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 39520, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39520, MS are Bay High School, North Bay Elementary School and South Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39520 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39520, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39520, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bay High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Blue Meadow Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-6611
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-6611
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
North Bay Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 Pine St.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Grades: 2-5
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6590 Lakeshore Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Bay Waveland Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Pine St.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 463-0315
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 463-0315
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
39520, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 North Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39520, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39520, MS include Bay High School, North Bay Elementary School and South Hancock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39520?
4 public schools are located in 39520.
What percentage of students in 39520 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 39520 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39520?
39520 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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