For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 563 students in Bay Springs, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bay Springs, MS are Bay Springs Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bay Springs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bay Springs, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bay Springs Elementary 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
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Bay Springs Middle 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
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bay Springs, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bay Springs, MS include Bay Springs Elementary School and Bay Springs Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bay Springs?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bay Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Bay Springs?
Bay Springs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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