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Bay Springs High School

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Bay Springs High School ranks 126 th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

126^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 46% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Bay Springs High School is a public high school serving 247 students in grades 9-12 in Bay Springs, Mississippi, which is part of the West Jasper Consolidated Schools district. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 91 out of 237 high schools in 2016-2017 to 199 out of 228 high schools in 2023-2024, with its performance rating ranging from 1 to 3 stars over the past 10 years.

While Bay Springs High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.9% to 91.2% in recent years, it has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 19.4% to 42.1%. The school's test scores, as measured by the MAAP exams, have been mixed compared to the district and state averages, with some subject areas performing better and others performing worse. Notably, Heidelberg High School and West Jones High School, located within 18 miles of Bay Springs High School, have generally outperformed it in terms of statewide ranking, test scores, and graduation rates.

The high rates of chronic absenteeism and the inconsistent academic performance at Bay Springs High School suggest a need for targeted interventions to address the root causes of these challenges and support student success. Comparing the school's performance to its nearby counterparts highlights areas for potential improvement, and addressing these issues could be crucial for enhancing the overall academic outcomes for the students at Bay Springs High School.

241

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,674

Per pupil spending ?

94.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

510 Hwy 18
Bay Springs, MS 39422

(601) 425-8510

District: West Jasper School District

Feeder schools for Bay Springs High School:

Elementary:	Bay Springs Elementary School
Middle:	Bay Springs Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.6%

White:

6.6%

Hispanic:

2.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 40th percentile in 2015 → 46th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (47% vs 66% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (42% vs 24% Mississippi)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg53%

Mississippi avg66%

126^th of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Bottom 46%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 40% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

41^st of 130West Jasper 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
2025	46.3	126 of 232	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	15.2	199 of 228	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.6	189 of 226	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.3	159 of 228	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	20.6	181 of 231	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.9	184 of 233	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	40.6	140 of 233	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	57.9	91 of 237	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	29.1	165 of 231	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	36.9	136 of 226	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	21.2	201 of 236	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	34.2	162 of 238	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	37.4	159 of 241	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	28.2	195 of 244	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	32.3	170 of 235	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	39.5	160 of 235	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	21.9	194 of 235	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	48.1	135 of 232	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	62.0	95 of 232	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	57.0	114 of 232	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	67.9	67 of 232	71.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History166%-4 vs state

Algebra I65%-3 vs state

Biology62%~ state avg

English II45%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)		MAAP Mathematics (2025)		MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Science (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Bay Springs High School	Public	9-12	510 Hwy 18	Bay Springs	39422	Jasper County	West Jasper School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 425-8510	241	21	11.4	94.2%	16 (6.6%)	216 (89.6%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	46.3	126^th of 232 public high schools	45.7%		15.2	199^th of 228 public high schools	12.7%	73					64.6	44.7		62.5	65.9	$13,674
Raleigh High School	Public	7-12	491 Magnolia Drive	Raleigh	39153	Smith County	Smith County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 782-4261	486	39	12.6	72.4%	334 (68.7%)	132 (27.2%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	69.4	76^th of 232 public high schools	67.2%		71.4	59^th of 228 public high schools	74.1%	17	39.5	46.8	65.8	51.0	69.3	56.2	58.5	63.9	69.6	$10,802
Smith County Career Center	Public	9-12	469 Magnolia Drive	Raleigh	39153	Smith County	Smith County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 782-4211	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Heidelberg High School	Public	9-12	804 North Pine Ave	Heidelberg	39439	Jasper County	East Jasper School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 787-3414	246	16	15.1	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	229 (93.1%)	38.1	148^th of 232 public high schools	36.2%		51.9	115^th of 228 public high schools	49.6%	33					87.2	39.6		57.1	71.0	$17,474
West Jones High School	Public	7-12	254 Springhill Road	Laurel	39443	Jones County	Jones County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 729-8144	1,587	112	14.1	66.3%	792 (49.9%)	366 (23.1%)	376 (23.7%)	13 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (2.5%)	67.2	81^st of 232 public high schools	65.1%		61.9	90^th of 228 public high schools	60.5%	9	43.2	44.4	54.0	61.2	67.1	58.5	55.7	57.4	72.4	$9,829

Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Springs High School

What district is Bay Springs High School in?

West Jasper School District

Is Bay Springs High School a good school?

Bay Springs High School ranks 126^th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Bay Springs High School?

Bay Springs High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bay Springs Elementary School
Middle : Bay Springs Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Bay Springs High School?

Students at Bay Springs High School are 90% African American, 7% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Bay Springs High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 241 students attended Bay Springs High School.

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