For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,684 students in 39520, MS (there are 4 private schools, serving 904 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 39520, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39520, MS are Bay High School, North Bay Elementary School and Bay Waveland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39520 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39520, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39520, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Blue Meadow Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-6611
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-6611
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
North Bay Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 Pine St.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Gr: 3-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Bay Waveland Middle School
(Math: 55% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6590 Lakeshore Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39520, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39520, MS include Bay High School, North Bay Elementary School and Bay Waveland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39520?
4 public schools are located in 39520.
What percentage of students in 39520 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 39520 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39520?
39520 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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