For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,801 students in Bay Saint Louis, MS (there are 4 private schools, serving 850 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Bay Saint Louis, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Bay Saint Louis, MS are Bay High School, North Bay Elementary School and South Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bay Saint Louis, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Bay Saint Louis have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bay Saint Louis, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bay High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Blue Meadow Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-6611
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-6611
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
North Bay Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 Pine St.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Grades: 3-5
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6590 Lakeshore Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #44.
Bay Waveland Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Pine St.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 463-0315
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 463-0315
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 North Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bay Saint Louis, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Bay Saint Louis, MS include Bay High School, North Bay Elementary School and South Hancock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bay Saint Louis, MS?
4 public schools are located in Bay Saint Louis, MS.
What percentage of students in Bay Saint Louis, MS go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Bay Saint Louis, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bay Saint Louis, MS?
Bay Saint Louis, MS public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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