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Bay Springs Middle School

510 Hwy 18 East, BAY SPRINGS, MS 39422 · (601) 425-8530 · Jasper County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL181 STUDENTS
Enrollment
181
Middle
DISTRICT 343 · STATE 452
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
97%
175 students
DISTRICT 89% · STATE 80%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
70
Grade 7
55
Grade 8
56
Student demographics
White
116%
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 40%
Hispanic
42%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 7%
Black
15988%
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 45%
Two+
74%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
9351%
Female
8849%

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Test scores

MAAP 2023-24 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
28.9%
MS avg 45.9% . +0.1pp since 2022
Math
46.2%
MS avg 52.8% . -11.5pp since 2022
Source: MAAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
181
+36 (+25%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 11.3:1
% White
6%
was 10%
% Hispanic
2%
was 0%
% Black
88%
was 90%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Bay Springs Middle School

Bay Springs Middle School operates as a modestly sized middle-grades school in BAY SPRINGS, Mississippi, overseen by West Jasper School District. Current enrollment sits at 181 students spanning grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 452 students per school, that is 60% below typical.

Across the 4 schools in West Jasper School District (1,371 students total), Bay Springs Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Bay Springs Middle School reports that nearly all students (88%) are Black. The remainder breaks down as 6% White, 4% multiracial, 2% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 52% Black, putting the school's mix visibly more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, Bay Springs Middle School records 14 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.6:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 13.7:1 average. About 97% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Jasper County) logs that median household earnings sit near $48,660, roughly 12% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. Across Jasper County's 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,110 students), Bay Springs Middle School is one campus in the mix.

Bay Springs Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Bay Springs Middle School.

Bay Springs Middle School operates from a small-town location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 25%: 145 students in 2018 compared to 181 in 2025. Class-load math has loosened: from 11.3:1 in 2018 to 12.6:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Jasper County at a glance

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Population
16,059
Census ACS
Median income
$48,660
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
2,110 students

Quick facts

School name
Bay Springs Middle School
District
West Jasper School District
Address
510 Hwy 18 East, BAY SPRINGS, MS 39422
Phone
(601) 425-8530
County
Jasper County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
181
Teachers (FTE)
14
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
175 (97%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
280459000899
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in West Jasper School District
Other schools in BAY SPRINGS
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Frequently asked questions

About Bay Springs Middle School
How large is Bay Springs Middle School?
Bay Springs Middle School enrolls approximately 181 students in grades 06-08.
Is Bay Springs Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Bay Springs Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Bay Springs Middle School have?
Bay Springs Middle School employs 14 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Bay Springs Middle School?
Student demographics at Bay Springs Middle School are roughly 6% White, 2% Hispanic, 88% Black, 4% Two or more.
What district is Bay Springs Middle School in?
Bay Springs Middle School is part of West Jasper School District.
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