For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,542 students in Jasper County, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jasper County (2025-26)
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 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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%
Rank: #44.
Bay Springs Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Hwy 18 East
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8530
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 425-8530
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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 elementary schools in Jasper County, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jasper County, MS include Stringer Attendance Center, Bay Springs Elementary School and William J Berry Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jasper County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Jasper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Jasper County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jasper County include: Bay Springs Middle School vs. Stringer Attendance Center, Stringer Attendance Center vs. Bay Springs Middle School
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