For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,372 students in Jasper County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jasper County, MS are Stringer Attendance Center, Bay Springs Elementary School and William J. Berry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools 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.
Bay Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Hwy 18
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8520
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8520
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
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%
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 preschools in Jasper County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jasper County, MS include Stringer Attendance Center, Bay Springs Elementary School and William J. Berry Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jasper County?
3 public preschools are located in Jasper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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