For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 563 students in 39422, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39422, MS are Bay Springs Elementary School and Bay Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39422 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39422, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39422, MS Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 39422, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39422, MS include Bay Springs Elementary School and Bay Springs Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39422?
2 public elementary schools are located in 39422.
What is the racial composition of students in 39422?
39422 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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