Bay High School vs. Hancock High School
Should I attend Bay High School or Hancock High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Hancock High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 527 students in grades 9-12, Bay High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,230 students in grades 9-12, Hancock High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
527 students
1,230 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#225 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#207 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
168
352
Grade 10 Students
148
312
Grade 11 Students
98
282
Grade 12 Students
110
281
Ungraded Students
3
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
23%
9%
% White
63%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
