Bay Waveland School District

Located at 200 N. Second St. in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, the Bay Waveland School District is an open, regular public school district serving a midsize suburban community within the broader Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area. As a traditional public school system operating independently of a charter structure or supervisory union, the district maintains four operational schools that provide a continuous educational continuum spanning from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. Community members, families, and educational researchers can learn more about the district by visiting its official website at http://www.bwsd.org or contacting the administrative office directly at (228) 467-6621.

Based on the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district educates a total student body of 1,664 learners, comprising 845 male and 819 female students. The student population represents a diverse demographic makeup, including 1,026 White, 384 Black, 121 Hispanic, 120 multiracial, 8 Asian, 4 Pacific Islander, and 1 American Indian student. To effectively support learning and school administration across its campuses, the district employs a full-time equivalent (FTE) workforce totaling 600.28 staff members. This workforce includes 262 FTE teachers, 48 FTE instructional aides, and 290.28 FTE support staff members dedicated to academic instruction, operational management, and student services.