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#78 of 131 private schools in MS
Sylva Bay Academy
School · Bay Springs, MS
A private school in Bay Springs, MS serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
17 HWY 531, Bay Springs, MS 39422
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MS.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MS
Test scores
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Where Sylva Bay Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,203/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,132
Median home value
$98,000
Median rent
$615/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39422; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Sylva Bay Academy is listed in Bay Springs, MS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sylva Bay Academy
Sylva Bay Academy is a private school in Bay Springs, MS, serving approximately 259 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #78 of 131 private schools in MS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sylva Bay Academy
What grades does Sylva Bay Academy serve?
Sylva Bay Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Sylva Bay Academy?
Sylva Bay Academy has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylva Bay Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylva Bay Academy is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sylva Bay Academy rank in MS?
Sylva Bay Academy ranks #78 of 131 private schools in MS.
What is Sylva Bay Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sylva Bay Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sylva Bay Academy a private school?
Yes, Sylva Bay Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sylva Bay Academy a religious school?
Sylva Bay Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 259
- Gender Split
- 66% M / 34% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Jasper County
- Phone
- (601) 764-2157
- Area population (ZIP 39422)
- 4,534
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39422; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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