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Heidelberg Junior High School

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Heidelberg Junior High School ranks 166 th of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

166^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 266 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 38% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

Heidelberg Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Heidelberg, Mississippi, with a student enrollment of 107. The school is part of the East Jasper Consolidated School District, which is ranked 77 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Heidelberg Junior High School faces several challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.5% to 23.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores on the MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) exams are generally below the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2024-2025, only 19.6% of 7th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 37.3%. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.73% to 100% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Heidelberg Junior High School to the nearby Quitman Junior High School, Laurel Middle School, and Bay Springs Middle School, it becomes clear that Heidelberg is performing at a lower level across most academic metrics. The nearby schools, while still below state averages in many cases, generally have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing the challenges at Heidelberg Junior High School will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, additional resources, and a focus on improving student engagement and support.

104

Students ?

10.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,163

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

714 North Pine Avenue
Heidelberg, MS 39439

(601) 787-3665

District: East Jasper School District

Students who attend Heidelberg Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Heidelberg High School

Feeder schools for Heidelberg Junior High School:

Elementary:

William J. Berry Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:

70.2%

African American:

28.8%

Hispanic:

1.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 68th percentile in 2015 → 38th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (39% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 30 percentile points since 2015

!English Language Arts scores 12 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg39%

Mississippi avg47%

166^th of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 30 pts since 2015

From top 32% (2015) to bottom 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

77^th of 130East 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	40.3	166 of 266	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	55.2	118 of 264	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.4	114 of 243	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.3	124 of 257	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.2	145 of 257	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.0	138 of 264	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.2	158 of 252	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	34.9	173 of 272	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	28.3	184 of 260	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	61.7	86 of 266	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	73.2	57 of 264	78.4%	★★★★☆
2013	42.4	162 of 269	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	37.2	179 of 270	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	77.1	46 of 264	82.6%	★★★★☆
2010	52.0	127 of 255	50.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Science53%~ state avg

Mathematics45%-7 vs state

English Language Arts27%-12 vs state

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Schools Near Heidelberg Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)				MAAP Mathematics (2025)				MAAP Science (2025)		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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Heidelberg Junior High School	Public	7-8	714 North Pine Avenue	Heidelberg	39439	Jasper County	East Jasper School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 787-3665	104	10	10.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	30 (28.8%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (70.2%)	40.3	166^th of 266 public middle schools	37.6%		55.2	118^th of 264 public middle schools	55.3%	48			19.6	35.6			39.2	51.1		53.3	$17,163
Laurel Upper Elementary	Public	5-6	600 South 16th Avenue	Laurel	39440	Jones County	Laurel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 649-8573	253	18	13.8	100.0%	3 (1.2%)	205 (81.0%)	40 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)								(n/a)	28.4	11.1			9.8	14.5			38.3		$12,974
Laurel Middle School	Public	7-8	1600 Grandview Drive	Laurel	39440	Jones County	Laurel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 428-5312	388	23	16.6	100.0%	9 (2.3%)	310 (79.9%)	54 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	16.2	231^st of 266 public middle schools	13.2%		18	220^th of 264 public middle schools	16.7%	11			20.7	25.6			26.9	13.1		36.9	$12,990
Bay Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	510 Hwy 18 East	Bay Springs	39422	Jasper County	West Jasper School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 425-8530	181	14	12.5	96.7%	11 (6.1%)	159 (87.8%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.9%)	39.6	168^th of 266 public middle schools	36.8%		47.1	141^st of 264 public middle schools	46.6%	27		25.7	26.0	36.0		33.4	59.2	52.0		50.0	$11,528
Quitman Junior High School	Public	6-8	501 W. Lynda Street	Quitman	39355	Clarke County	Quitman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 776-1288	288	15	19.8	82.3%	124 (43.1%)	159 (55.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	18.3	218^th of 266 public middle schools	18.0%		21.5	208^th of 264 public middle schools	21.2%	10		24.8	25.6	20.0		35.5	23.3	19.1		40.4	$14,686

Frequently Asked Questions about Heidelberg Junior High School

What district is Heidelberg Junior High School in?

East Jasper School District

How many students attend Heidelberg Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 104 students attended Heidelberg Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Heidelberg Junior High School?

Students at Heidelberg Junior High School are 70% Two or more races, 29% African American.

What high school do graduates of Heidelberg Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Heidelberg Junior High School usually go on to attend Heidelberg High School

Is Heidelberg Junior High School a good school?

Heidelberg Junior High School ranks 166^th of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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