For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 730 students in Heidelberg, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Heidelberg, MS are Heidelberg High School, Heidelberg Junior High School and 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Heidelberg have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Heidelberg, MS (2025)
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
Rank: #22.
Heidelberg Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
804 North Pine Avenue
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-3665
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-3665
Gr: 7-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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) 787-2607
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-2607
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Heidelberg, Mississippi 51±¬ÁÏs (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 schools in Heidelberg, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Heidelberg, MS include Heidelberg High School, Heidelberg Junior High School and William J Berry Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Heidelberg?
3 public schools are located in Heidelberg.
What is the racial composition of students in Heidelberg?
Heidelberg public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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