For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 565 students in Bay School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Bay School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
565 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Bay School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 260 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
18 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
3%
20%
# White Students
530 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
94%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
49
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
49
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
44
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
39
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
49
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
34
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
44
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,241 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,333 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,241
$13,010
Spending / Student
$11,333
$12,922
Best Bay School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bay High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 School St
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3297
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3297
Grades: 7-12
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Bay Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 School St
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3300
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3300
Grades: K-6
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bay School District?
Bay School District manages 2 public schools serving 565 students.
What is the rank of Bay School District?
Bay School District is ranked #116 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bay School District?
94% of Bay School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bay School District?
Bay School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Bay School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,333 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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