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Best Schools in Bay, AR
Bay, AR has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,308 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Bay meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bay, AR
The top high schools in Bay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley View School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 631 Students
2. Bay High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 241 Students
3. Nettleton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 981 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bay, AR
The top middle schools in Bay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley View Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley View School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 712 Students
2. Nettleton Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 546 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bay, AR
The top elementary schools in Bay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley View Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley View School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 893 Students
2. Bay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 321 Students
3. Nettleton Steam School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 324 Students
4. Fox Meadow School Of Creative Media
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 418 Students
5. Valley View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley View School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 758 Students
6. Fox Meadow Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 483 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bay, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bay, AR has a total population of 2,195 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bay, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bay, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bay, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bay, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bay, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bay, AR
How many schools are in Bay, AR?
Bay, AR has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,308 students in total.
How do schools in Bay perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Bay score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Bay meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bay?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Bay
2 of 2 schools in Bay carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Bay. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.