For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 730 students in 39439, MS.
The top ranked public schools in 39439, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 39439 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39439, MS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 39439, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heidelberg High School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Heidelberg Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 North Pine Avenue
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-3665
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-3665
Grades: 7-8
| 107 students
Rank: #33.
William J Berry Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4035 County Road 8
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-2607
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-2607
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
39439, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jasper County Career Development Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2419 Hwy 528
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-4753
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-4753
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39439, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39439, MS include Heidelberg High School, Heidelberg Junior High School and William J Berry Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39439?
3 public schools are located in 39439.
What is the racial composition of students in 39439?
39439 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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