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Bay Waveland School District


At a glance
7thof 130 Mississippi districts▼ 3
Better than 94% of Mississippi districts
200 N. Second St.
Bay St Louis, MS 39520-4513
·(228) 467-6621·All Mississippi district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 94.6% of districts
4
Schools
1,664
Students
Top rankedBay Waveland Middle School38th of 266 Mississippi middle schools
Summary:

The Bay St Louis Waveland School District in Mississippi operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with multiple schools ranked among the top in Mississippi.

Bay High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 23rd out of 226 Mississippi high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with over 70% proficiency in Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History, as well as a high 89.4% four-year graduation rate and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.6. North Bay Elementary School is another high-performing institution, ranking 43rd out of 377 Mississippi elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating, with strong performance in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Despite serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with all schools in the district having a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, the schools in the Bay St Louis Waveland School District consistently outperform the state average on standardized tests. This suggests that the district is providing a high-quality education and effectively supporting its students, even in the face of economic challenges. The district's low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 10.4 to 13.7, may contribute to this success by allowing for more personalized attention and support for students.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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