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North Bay Elementary School

Public Grades K-4

31^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 377 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

North Bay Elementary School is a K-4 public elementary school in Biloxi, Mississippi, serving 658 students in the Biloxi Public School District and consistently ranking among the top 10% of elementary schools statewide. For 2025-2026, North Bay ranked 31st out of 377 Mississippi elementary schools, placing it in the 92nd percentile with a 5-star SchoolDigger rating.

North Bay's standout strength is 4th grade mathematics, where 85.2% of students scored proficient or advanced—nearly 34 percentage points above the state average and higher than every nearby school, including North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School (83.5%). The school also performs well in English Language Arts, with 72.5% of 4th graders proficient compared to 52.4% statewide. Within the Biloxi district, North Bay is the clear leader; the next closest campus, Back Bay Elementary School, ranks 77th, while Gorenflo Elementary School and Popp's Ferry Elementary School both rank in the lower half. Beyond test scores, North Bay's chronic absenteeism rate of 13.0% is well below the district average of 19.7% and the state's 23.9%, and about 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch—far lower than the 95% or more at several neighboring campuses.

While the overall picture is positive, there are a few trends worth watching. Third grade math proficiency has declined from 69.2% in 2022-2023 to 58.7% in 2025-2026, even though it still outpaced district and state averages. Chronic absenteeism, though low, has more than doubled since 2018-2019, from 6.4% to 13.0%. And while North Bay has remained a 5-star school for nearly a decade, its peak ranking of 11th in the state (2016-2018) has settled into the 31-38 range in recent years. Strong competition comes from nearby Harrison County School District schools—North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School ranks 4th in the state and Creekbend Elementary and Middle ranks 37th—so North Bay's position within the broader Gulf Coast region is strong but not unmatched.

658

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,193

Per pupil spending ?

48.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1825 Popps Ferry Road
Biloxi, MS 39532

(228) 435-6166

District: Biloxi Public School District

Students who attend North Bay Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Biloxi Junior High School
High:	Biloxi High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.2%

African American:

21.0%

Hispanic:

15.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (72% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Mississippi elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Biloxi Public School District

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg58%

Mississippi avg50%

31^st of 377

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 4% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Elementary Schools in the Biloxi Public School District

17^th of 134Biloxi Public School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	88.1	31 of 377	91.8%	★★★★★
2025	87.4	34 of 383	91.1%	★★★★★
2024	87.6	32 of 390	91.8%	★★★★★
2023	85.1	38 of 377	89.9%	★★★★★
2022	90.4	23 of 382	94.0%	★★★★★
2021	94.8	14 of 381	96.3%	★★★★★
2019	91.4	19 of 397	95.2%	★★★★★
2018	94.9	11 of 404	97.3%	★★★★★
2017	94.7	11 of 406	97.3%	★★★★★
2016	93.4	15 of 394	96.2%	★★★★★
2015	94.6	15 of 402	96.3%	★★★★★
2014	83.8	33 of 394	91.6%	★★★★★
2013	91.9	16 of 408	96.1%	★★★★★
2012	91.2	23 of 414	94.4%	★★★★★
2011	90.9	23 of 418	94.5%	★★★★★
2010	90.8	22 of 403	94.5%	★★★★★
2009	84.2	43 of 392	89.0%	★★★★☆
2008	85.7	34 of 394	91.4%	★★★★★

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics72%+22 vs state

English Language Arts71%+21 vs state

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by a parent
Sunday, August 20, 2017

North Bay is a great school with wonderful teachers and great parent involvment. The high expectations for learning and the welcoming environment are evident when present in the school. My children love North Bay! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)						MAAP Mathematics (2026)						MAAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
North Bay Elementary School	Public	K-4	1825 Popps Ferry Road	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 435-6166	658	40	16.4	48.3%	337 (51.2%)	138 (21.0%)	100 (15.2%)	24 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (8.8%)	88.1	31^st of 377 public elementary schools	91.8%		87.4	34^th of 383 public elementary schools	91.1%	3	69.8	72.5					58.7	85.2							$11,193
D'Iberville Elementary	Public	K-3	4540 Brodie Rd	Diberville	39540	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 392-2807	367	26	14.3	99.5%	131 (35.7%)	111 (30.2%)	72 (19.6%)	19 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.3%)								(n/a)	71.3						66.7								$12,176
Back Bay Elementary School	Public	K-4	340 St. Mary Blvd.	Biloxi	39531	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 436-5110	528	31	17.0	65.5%	184 (34.8%)	169 (32.0%)	103 (19.5%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	61 (11.6%)	76.6	77^th of 377 public elementary schools	79.6%		66.3	128^th of 383 public elementary schools	66.6%	51	59.0	60.3					74.0	54.6							$11,816
Popp's Ferry Elementary School	Public	K-4	364 Nelson Road	Biloxi	39531	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 436-5135	608	35	17.3	71.5%	191 (31.4%)	247 (40.6%)	104 (17.1%)	14 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (8.2%)	50.4	183^rd of 377 public elementary schools	51.5%		44.1	214^th of 383 public elementary schools	44.1%	31	46.1	51.3					41.1	53.1							$10,964
Woolmarket Elementary	Public	K-6	12513 John Lee Road	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 392-5640	533	31	17.4	73.0%	226 (42.4%)	86 (16.1%)	196 (36.8%)	15 (2.8%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	67.4	112^th of 377 public elementary schools	70.3%		73.2	93^rd of 383 public elementary schools	75.7%	19	44.0	65.7	58.2	60.8			36.0	60.3	52.5	74.0			81.0		$10,245
St. Martin North Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	11000 Yellowjacket Street	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 283-3636	537	32	16.6	72.6%	281 (52.3%)	116 (21.6%)	52 (9.7%)	27 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	58 (10.8%)								(n/a)	56.3						66.4								$10,237
Gorenflo Elementary School	Public	1-4	771 Elder Street	Biloxi	39530	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 436-5145	326	22	14.7	94.8%	43 (13.2%)	147 (45.1%)	106 (32.5%)	12 (3.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.9%)	50	186^th of 377 public elementary schools	50.7%		45.6	209^th of 383 public elementary schools	45.4%	23	39.0	53.8					43.9	53.8							$14,798
Nichols Elementary School	Public	PK-K	590 Division Street	Biloxi	39530	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 374-7250	203	15	13.6	77.3%	54 (26.6%)	83 (40.9%)	43 (21.2%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (10.3%)								(n/a)															$16,554
Anniston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2314 Jones Street	Gulfport	39507	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 896-6309	482	32	15.1	99.8%	168 (34.9%)	171 (35.5%)	97 (20.1%)	9 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.3%)	56.6	157^th of 377 public elementary schools	58.4%		69.5	110^th of 383 public elementary schools	71.3%	47	49.3	52.3	65.6				53.6	44.6	45.2				67.8		$12,100
Creekbend Elementary And Middle	Public	K-8	16121 Highway 15	Biloxi	39530	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(228) 323-0222	996	61	16.3	60.7%	507 (50.9%)	279 (28.0%)	51 (5.1%)	72 (7.2%)	5 (0.5%)	5 (0.5%)	77 (7.7%)	85.8	37^th of 377 public elementary schools	90.2%		91.6	20^th of 383 public elementary schools	94.8%	17	63.8	73.5	71.9	67.0	49.5	57.8	62.8	71.8	66.6	74.3	74.8	71.1	79.9	73.3	$9,781

Frequently Asked Questions about North Bay Elementary School

Is North Bay Elementary School a good school?

Yes. North Bay Elementary School ranks in the top 8.2% of Mississippi elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of North Bay Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Bay Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Biloxi Junior High School
High : Biloxi High School

How many students attend North Bay Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 658 students attended North Bay Elementary School.

What district is North Bay Elementary School in?

Biloxi Public School District

What is the racial makeup of North Bay Elementary School?

Students at North Bay Elementary School are 51% White, 21% African American, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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