For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,109 students in Jasper County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 300 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Jasper County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Jasper County, MS are Stringer Attendance Center, Bay Springs Elementary School and Heidelberg Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jasper County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stringer Attendance Center
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
122 County Road 17
Stringer, MS 39481
(601) 428-5508
Stringer, MS 39481
(601) 428-5508
Grades: K-12
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
Bay Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Hwy 18
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8520
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8520
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Heidelberg Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 North Pine Avenue
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-3665
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-3665
Grades: 7-8
| 132 students
Rank: #44.
Heidelberg High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
804 North Pine Ave
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-3414
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-3414
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Rank: #55.
Bay Springs Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 Hwy 18 East
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8530
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8530
Grades: 6-8
| 204 students
Rank: #66.
William J Berry Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4035 County Road 8
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-2607
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-2607
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
Rank: #77.
Bay Springs High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 Hwy 18
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8510
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8510
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Jasper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jasper County Career Development Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2419 Hwy 528
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-4753
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-4753
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jasper County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Jasper County, MS include Stringer Attendance Center, Bay Springs Elementary School and Heidelberg Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Jasper County, MS?
7 public schools are located in Jasper County, MS.
What percentage of students in Jasper County, MS go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Jasper County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County, MS?
Jasper County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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