For the 2026 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 Public Schools in Heidelberg, MS (2026)
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 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 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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