Serving 1,510 students in grades 6-8, Bay Creek Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bay Creek Middle School serves the southeast part of Grayson, GA, covering an area of approximately 12.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bay Creek Middle School's student population of 1,510 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,510 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bay Creek Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Creek Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#331 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
60%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Creek Middle School's ranking?
Bay Creek Middle School is ranked #331 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Bay Creek Middle School often compared to?
Bay Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Couch Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Bay Creek Middle School?
1,510 students attend Bay Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bay Creek Middle School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bay Creek Middle School?
Bay Creek Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bay Creek Middle School offer ?
Bay Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay Creek Middle School part of?
Bay Creek Middle School is part of Gwinnett County School District.
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