Top Rankings
Bay Waveland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,664 students in Bay Waveland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Bay Waveland School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
1,664 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bay Waveland School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
55%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.1%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
23%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
62%
40%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,802 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,584 is higher than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$6,387 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$29 MM
$6,242 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,802
$14,756
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,584
$14,421
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bay Waveland School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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: n/an/a
1101 St Joseph Street
Waveland, MS 39576
(228) 467-6630
Waveland, MS 39576
(228) 467-6630
Gr: PK-2 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bay Waveland School District?
Bay Waveland School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,664 students.
What is the rank of Bay Waveland School District?
Bay Waveland School District is ranked #23 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bay Waveland School District?
62% of Bay Waveland School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bay Waveland School District?
Bay Waveland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Bay Waveland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,584 is higher than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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