For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 792 students in 39422, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 296 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 39422, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39422, MS are Bay Springs Elementary School, Bay Springs Middle School and Bay Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39422 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39422, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39422, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Hwy 18
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8520
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8520
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Bay Springs Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Hwy 18 East
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8530
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8530
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Bay Springs High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Hwy 18
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8510
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8510
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39422, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39422, MS include Bay Springs Elementary School, Bay Springs Middle School and Bay Springs High School.
How many public schools are located in 39422?
3 public schools are located in 39422.
What percentage of students in 39422 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 39422 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39422?
39422 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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