- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bay Springs, MS
Bay Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Bay Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280459000857
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay Springs High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bay Springs · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 96.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay Springs High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Springs High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bay Springs, MS.
School address
District: West Jasper Consolidated Schools · Mississippi
NCES ID 280459000857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Bay Springs High School grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 280459000857 · Bay Springs, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 13.4:1 · 96.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Stringer Attendance Center (579 students)
Bay Springs High School grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Bay Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stringer Atten
Stringer Attendance Center
579 students
- Bay Springs El
Bay Springs Elem Sch
370 students
- This school
Bay Springs High School
241 students
- Bay Springs Mi 181
Bay Springs Middle Sch
181 students
What this shows Bay Springs High School reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay Springs High School compares
Bay Springs High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.4% | ▲ 20% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,184
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 89.6%
White 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Bay Springs High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for West Jasper Consolidated Schools reports $12,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bay Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer Attendance Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay Springs Elem Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay Springs Middle Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bay Springs High School
How many students attend Bay Springs High School?
Bay Springs High School has 241 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bay Springs, MS. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Springs High School is 13.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bay Springs High School?
96.4% of students at Bay Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Bay Springs High School is African American at 89.6% of enrollment, in Bay Springs, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay Springs High School?
Bay Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bay Springs High School rank among public schools in Bay Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Springs High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bay Springs, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Jasper Consolidated Schools?
Besides Bay Springs High School, West Jasper Consolidated Schools also operates Stringer Attendance Center (579 students), Bay Springs Elem Sch (370 students), and Bay Springs Middle Sch (181 students). See the West Jasper Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.