For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,125 students in Jasper County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 296 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Jasper County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Jasper County, MS are Heidelberg High School, Stringer Attendance Center and Bay Springs Elementary 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 46% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jasper County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heidelberg High School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Stringer Attendance Center
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
122 County Road 17
Stringer, MS 39481
(601) 428-5508
Stringer, MS 39481
(601) 428-5508
Grades: PK-12
| 585 students
Rank: #33.
Bay Springs Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Hwy 18
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8520
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8520
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
Bay Springs High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Hwy 18
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8510
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8510
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Heidelberg Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
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
| 107 students
Rank: #66.
William J Berry Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4035 County Road 8
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-2607
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-2607
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
Rank: #77.
Bay Springs Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Hwy 18 East
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8530
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8530
Grades: 6-8
| 170 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 Heidelberg High School, Stringer Attendance Center and Bay Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jasper County?
7 public schools are located in Jasper County.
What percentage of students in Jasper County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Jasper County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jasper County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jasper County include: Bay Springs High School vs. Stringer Attendance Center, Bay Springs Middle School vs. Stringer Attendance Center, Bay Springs Middle School vs. Heidelberg Junior High School
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