For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 552 students in Bay School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Bay School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
552 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bay School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#148 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
4%
19%
% White
94%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,529 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,600 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,529
$13,132
Spending / Student
$11,600
$13,043
Best Bay School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 School St
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3300
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3300
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Bay High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 School St
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3297
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3297
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bay School District?
Bay School District manages 2 public schools serving 552 students.
What is the rank of Bay School District?
Bay School District is ranked #142 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bay School District?
94% of Bay School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bay School District?
Bay School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Bay School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,600 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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