Best 39520 Mississippi Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 491 students in 39520, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in 39520, MS is Bay High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 39520 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39520, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39520 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bay High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best 39520, MS Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
750 Blue Meadow Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-6611
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 39520, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 39520, MS include Bay High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39520?
1 public high schools are located in 39520.
What is the racial composition of students in 39520?
39520 public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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