For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 229 students in 39439, MS.
The top ranked public high school in 39439, MS is Heidelberg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 39439 have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39439, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39439 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Heidelberg High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39439, MS Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heidelberg High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
804 North Pine Ave
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-3414
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-3414
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
39439, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jasper County Career Development Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2419 Hwy 528
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-4753
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-4753
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 39439, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 39439, MS include Heidelberg High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39439?
1 public high schools are located in 39439.
What is the racial composition of students in 39439?
39439 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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