Serving 896 students in grades 6-8, Bay Springs Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 896 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bay Springs Middle School's student population of 896 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
896 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bay Springs Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Springs Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#767 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
29%
36%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Springs Middle School's ranking?
Bay Springs Middle School is ranked #767 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Bay Springs Middle School often compared to?
Bay Springs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Middle School, Villa Rica Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Bay Springs Middle School?
896 students attend Bay Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bay Springs Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Springs Middle School?
Bay Springs Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bay Springs Middle School offer ?
Bay Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay Springs Middle School part of?
Bay Springs Middle School is part of Carroll County School District.
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