For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 552 students in Bay, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Bay, AR are Bay Elementary School and Bay High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bay, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Bay have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bay, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 School St
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3300
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3300
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Bay High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 School St
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3297
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3297
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bay, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Bay, AR include Bay Elementary School and Bay High School.
How many public schools are located in Bay?
2 public schools are located in Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Bay?
Bay public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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