HEIDELBERG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HEIDELBERG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the East Jasper School District school district, located in Heidelberg, MS with about 134 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, HEIDELBERG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
HEIDELBERG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public educational institution located in Heidelberg, Mississippi, serving as part of the East Jasper Consolidated School District. Situated on North Pine Avenue, the school focuses on providing academic instruction and developmental support for students in the middle-school grade levels. As a component of a small-town school district, the institution emphasizes community involvement and the foundational preparation necessary for students to transition successfully into the high school level.
The school operates under the broader mission of the East Jasper School District, which aims to foster an environment conducive to learning through structured curriculum and student engagement. While information regarding specific extracurricular programs or specialized academic tracks is best obtained through their official website, the school serves as a central pillar for education in the Jasper County area. Parents and community members can utilize the district’s official portal to access updates on school policies, academic calendars, and administrative contact information.
For more information, contact HEIDELBERG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 787-3665 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-3665
HEIDELBERG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Heidelberg, MS with about 134 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- East Jasper School District
- Total Students:
- 134
- Teachers:
- 15.58
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 3
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 134 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HEIDELBERG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 97.0%
- White
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.