Bay Waveland Middle School vs Crystal Springs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 207 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Waveland Middle School
Bay St. Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
365 students
Crystal Springs Middle School
Crystal Springs · Public middle · Grades 5–8
365 students
| Measure | Bay Waveland Middle School Bay St. Louis, Mississippi | Crystal Springs Middle School Crystal Springs, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 181 | #160 of 181 |
| National rank | #9264 of 15,369 | #14469 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 365 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 23% |
| city | Bay St. Louis | Crystal Springs |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bay Waveland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 15.7).
- •Bay Waveland Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 23%).
- •Bay Waveland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 18%).
- •Crystal Springs Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.2).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bay Waveland Middle School better than Crystal Springs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bay Waveland Middle School ranks higher (42.5 vs 15.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bay Waveland Middle School and Crystal Springs Middle School?
About 207 km in a straight line, between Bay St. Louis and Crystal Springs in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Waveland Middle School: 365. Crystal Springs Middle School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Waveland Middle School and Crystal Springs Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Bay Waveland Middle School is 72nd of 181 and Crystal Springs Middle School is 160th of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).