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Bay Springs High School

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Bay Springs High School ranks 155 th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

155^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 31% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Bay Springs High School is a small rural high school in Bay Springs, Mississippi, serving 241 students in grades 9–12 as part of the West Jasper School District. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1 — the lowest among nearby schools — and serves a student body where 94.19% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

The school's biggest challenge is chronic absenteeism. At 42.1%, Bay Springs' chronic absenteeism rate is nearly double the state average of 23.9% and far exceeds Heidelberg High School (10.0%), Raleigh High School (20.8%), and West Jones High School (26.3%). This likely explains the school's persistent struggles in English II, where only 27.2% of students scored proficient or advanced in 2025–2026, compared to 49.3% statewide and 42.8% or better at every nearby comparison school. The graduation rate of 88.9% sits near the state average of 89.2% but below the district's 92.8%.

Despite these challenges, Bay Springs shows notable strengths. Biology proficiency reached 60.0% in 2025–2026, beating West Jones (53.9%) and Raleigh (54.2%) while staying close to the state average (63.1%). Algebra I proficiency has improved dramatically, rising from 21.6% in 2022–2023 to 58.8% in 2025–2026. High poverty does not fully explain outcomes — Heidelberg serves a 100% free/reduced lunch population yet outperforms Bay Springs in several areas. With a small cohort and strong staffing, the school's most promising path forward is tackling the attendance crisis, which would likely lift academic results across all subjects.

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: Holding steady — 29th percentile in 2016 → 31st in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (50% vs 60% meeting standards)

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

!English II scores 22 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg60%

Mississippi avg60%

155^th of 224

Mississippi public high schools ?

Bottom 31%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

47^th of 134West 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	31.8	155 of 224	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Biology60%-3 vs state

Algebra I59%-7 vs state

English II27%-22 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)		MAAP Mathematics (2026)		MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP English II (2026)	MAAP Science (2026)	MAAP Biology (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 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	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%)	31.8	155^th of 224 public high schools	30.8%		46.3	126^th of 232 public high schools	45.7%	29					58.8	27.2		60.0	$13,674
Taylorsville High School	Public	7-12	324 Hester Street	Taylorsville	39168	Smith County	Smith County School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(601) 785-6942	0																		(n/a)	30.0	18.4	45.0	23.7	35.9	37.5	28.9	28.9
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%)	37.9	141^st of 224 public high schools	37.1%		69.4	76^th of 232 public high schools	67.2%	65	24.0	36.8	57.1	55.3	57.5	44.6	61.8	54.2	$10,802
Smith County Career Center	Public	8-12	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%)	38.6	137^th of 224 public high schools	38.8%		38.1	148^th of 232 public high schools	36.2%	11					78.1	42.8		15.0	$17,474
Mize High School	Public	7-12	125 School Rd	Mize	39116	Smith County	Smith County School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(601) 782-4296	0																		(n/a)	42.6	33.9	74.6	86.4	85.9	60.0	71.2	69.7
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%)	42	128^th of 224 public high schools	42.9%		67.2	81^st of 232 public high schools	65.1%	47	45.7	43.8	72.5	61.1	62.8	45.5	59.1	53.9	$9,829

Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Springs High School

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 district is Bay Springs High School in?

West Jasper School District

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.

Is Bay Springs High School a good school?

Bay Springs High School ranks 155^th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 MAAP test scoresNewAug 21, 2026

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