For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 862 students in Jasper County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jasper County, MS are Stringer Attendance Center, Heidelberg Jr. High School and Bay Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jasper County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stringer Attendance Center
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
122 County Road 17
Stringer, MS 39481
(601) 428-5508
Stringer, MS 39481
(601) 428-5508
Gr: PK-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Heidelberg Jr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 North Pine Avenue
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-3665
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-3665
Gr: 7-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Bay Springs Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Jasper County 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 middle schools in Jasper County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jasper County, MS include Stringer Attendance Center, Heidelberg Jr. High School and Bay Springs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jasper County?
3 public middle schools are located in Jasper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Jasper County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jasper County include: Heidelberg Jr. High School vs. Bay Springs Middle School, Bay Springs Middle School vs. Stringer Attendance Center, Bay Springs Middle School vs. Heidelberg Jr. High School
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