For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 550 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 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
550 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bay School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
93%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,022 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,211 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,022
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,211
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bay School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 Street
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3300
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3300
Gr: K-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Bay High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 School Street
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3297
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3297
Gr: 7-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bay School District?
Bay School District manages 2 public schools serving 550 students.
What is the rank of Bay School District?
Bay School District is ranked #139 out of 256 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?
93% of Bay School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bay School District?
Bay School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Bay School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,211 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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