Very Good
#149 of 863 schools in MS
Top 17% in state
Heidelberg High School
High School · East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist · Heidelberg, MS
An East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O DRAWER M, Heidelberg, MS 39439
- Math 87% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Heidelberg High School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 37 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heidelberg High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,970/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Heidelberg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,628
Median home value
$115,100
Median rent
$844/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
31.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39439; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heidelberg High School is listed in EAST JASPER CONSOLIDATED SCH DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heidelberg High School
Heidelberg High School is a public high school in Heidelberg, MS, part of East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist, serving approximately 229 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #149 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Heidelberg High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heidelberg High School
What grades does Heidelberg High School serve?
Heidelberg High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Heidelberg High School?
Heidelberg High School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heidelberg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heidelberg High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heidelberg High School rank in MS?
Heidelberg High School ranks #149 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Heidelberg High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Heidelberg High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Heidelberg High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heidelberg High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Heidelberg High School a charter school?
No, Heidelberg High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heidelberg High School a Title I school?
No, Heidelberg High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heidelberg High School?
100.0% of students at Heidelberg High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (601) 787-3414
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 39439)
- 4,497
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39439; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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