For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 389 students in Heidelberg, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Heidelberg, MS is William J. Berry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Heidelberg, MS public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Heidelberg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Heidelberg, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William J. Berry Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4035 County Road 8
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-2601
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-2601
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Heidelberg, 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 elementary schools in Heidelberg, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Heidelberg, MS include William J. Berry Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Heidelberg?
1 public elementary schools are located in Heidelberg.
What is the racial composition of students in Heidelberg?
Heidelberg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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