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Heidelberg High School

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Heidelberg High School ranks 137 th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

137^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 39% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Heidelberg High School is a small, rural public high school in Heidelberg, Mississippi, serving 246 students in grades 9–12 and operating as the only high school in the East Jasper School District. Every student at the school qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, placing it among the most economically disadvantaged schools in the region. The school currently holds a 2-star rating and ranks in the 39th percentile of Mississippi high schools, though its ranking has been quite volatile in recent years — it reached the 71st percentile with a 4-star rating in 2022–2023 before slipping back down.

There are two standout strengths that make Heidelberg distinctive. First, its Algebra I results are the best among nearby schools and consistently above the state average — 78.1% proficiency in 2025–2026 compared to a 66.0% state average, with the next closest neighbor, West Jones High School, at just 62.8%. Second, chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at only 10.0%, far below the state average of 23.9% and well ahead of nearby schools like Quitman High School (46.5%) and Bay Springs High School (42.1%). The school also posts solid U.S. History scores at 71% proficiency, above most neighboring schools.

The most pressing concern is Biology. Proficiency collapsed from roughly 57% in 2024–2025 to just 15.0% in 2025–2026, compared to a 63.1% state average — placing Heidelberg far below every nearby school, including Northeast Jones High School (80.6%) and Laurel High School (48.6%). English II scores also trail the state by 7–10 points, and the graduation rate of 87.5% sits just below the state average of 89.2%. The student-teacher ratio has risen from 9.9 to 15.1 over two years, which could put added pressure on the individualized attention that may be supporting the school’s strong attendance and math performance. With focused attention on science instruction and continued support for math, Heidelberg has a solid foundation to build on, but the recent declines are warning signs that need attention.

246

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,474

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

804 North Pine Ave
Heidelberg, MS 39439

(601) 787-3414

District: East Jasper School District

Feeder schools for Heidelberg High School:

Elementary:	William J. Berry Elementary School
Middle:	Heidelberg Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:

93.1%

African American:

5.7%

Hispanic:

0.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 71st percentile in 2023 → 39th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (45% vs 60% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 71st-percentile peak (2023) to 39th (2026)

!Biology scores 48 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Mississippi avg60%

137^th of 224

Mississippi public high schools ?

Bottom 39%▲ up 24 pts since 2016

From bottom 15% (2016) to bottom 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

75^th of 133East Jasper School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	38.6	137 of 224	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.1	148 of 232	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.9	115 of 228	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.3	66 of 226	70.8%	★★★★☆
2022	64.4	78 of 228	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	26.6	168 of 231	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	33.1	154 of 233	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	28.0	168 of 233	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	12.1	213 of 237	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	16.3	196 of 231	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	48.0	99 of 226	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	17.0	206 of 236	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	28.0	181 of 238	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	37.4	160 of 241	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	25.1	201 of 244	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	45.5	137 of 235	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	20.5	199 of 235	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	8.9	223 of 235	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	24.4	194 of 232	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	33.4	176 of 232	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	16.1	218 of 232	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	16.0	216 of 232	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I78%+12 vs state

English II43%-6 vs state

Biology15%-48 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)		MAAP Mathematics (2026)		MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP English II (2026)	MAAP Science (2026)	MAAP Biology (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	Total
Heidelberg High School	Public	9-12	804 North Pine Ave	Heidelberg	39439	Jasper County	East Jasper School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 787-3414	246	16	15.1	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	229 (93.1%)	38.6	137^th of 224 public high schools	38.8%		38.1	148^th of 232 public high schools	36.2%	11					78.1	42.8		15.0	$17,474
Northeast Jones High School	Public	7-12	68 Northeast Drive	Laurel	39443	Jones County	Jones County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 425-2347	938	90	10.4	66.3%	615 (65.6%)	194 (20.7%)	68 (7.2%)	2 (0.2%)	21 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.1%)	52.5	108^th of 224 public high schools	51.8%		59.2	104^th of 232 public high schools	55.2%	4	37.4	42.3	64.5	65.4	59.0	42.9	60.3	80.6	$12,755
Laurel High School	Public	9-12	1100 W 12th Street	Laurel	39440	Jones County	Laurel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 649-4145	732	43	17.2	99.9%	10 (1.4%)	574 (78.4%)	114 (15.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.2%)	23.1	174^th of 224 public high schools	22.3%		34.1	152^nd of 232 public high schools	34.5%	22					38.8	40.5		48.6	$12,153
Laurel High School Vocational Complex	Public	8-12	1100 W 11th Street	Laurel	39440	Jones County	Laurel School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 649-4144	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bay Springs High School	Public	9-12	510 Hwy 18	Bay Springs	39422	Jasper County	West Jasper School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 425-8510	241	21	11.4	94.2%	16 (6.6%)	216 (89.6%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	31.8	155^th of 224 public high schools	30.8%		46.3	126^th of 232 public high schools	45.7%	29					58.8	27.2		60.0	$13,674
Jones County Career & Technical Education Center	Public	8-12	2409 Moose Drive	Laurel	39440	Jones County	Jones County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 425-2378	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West Jones High School	Public	7-12	254 Springhill Road	Laurel	39443	Jones County	Jones County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 729-8144	1,587	112	14.1	66.3%	792 (49.9%)	366 (23.1%)	376 (23.7%)	13 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (2.5%)	42	128^th of 224 public high schools	42.9%		67.2	81^st of 232 public high schools	65.1%	47	45.7	43.8	72.5	61.1	62.8	45.5	59.1	53.9	$9,829
Quitman High School	Public	9-12	210 South Jackson Ave.	Quitman	39355	Clarke County	Quitman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 776-3341	437	16	26.9		147 (33.6%)	285 (65.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34.6	149^th of 224 public high schools	33.5%		19.2	186^th of 232 public high schools	19.8%	37					59.1	33.8		59.4	$15,529
Clarke County Career & Technology Center	Public	8-12	910 North Archusa Ave.	Quitman	39355	Clarke County	Quitman School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 776-5219	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Heidelberg High School

What is the racial makeup of Heidelberg High School?

Students at Heidelberg High School are 93% Two or more races, 6% African American.

How many students attend Heidelberg High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 246 students attended Heidelberg High School.

Is Heidelberg High School a good school?

Heidelberg High School ranks 137^th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Heidelberg High School in?

East Jasper School District

What schools feed into Heidelberg High School?

Heidelberg High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : William J. Berry Elementary School
Middle : Heidelberg Junior High School

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