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East Jasper School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 739 students in East Jasper School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in East Jasper School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
739 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Jasper School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
14%
45%
% White
1%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
85%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,112 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,019 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,112
$12,408
Spending / Student
$15,019
$12,276
Best East Jasper School District Public Schools (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 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Heidelberg Jr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 North Pine Avenue
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-3665
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-3665
Gr: 7-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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) 787-2601
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-2601
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Jasper School District?
East Jasper School District manages 3 public schools serving 739 students.
What is the rank of East Jasper School District?
East Jasper School District is ranked #67 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Jasper School District?
85% of East Jasper School District students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Jasper School District?
East Jasper School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is East Jasper School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,019 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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