Total enrollment
2,110
-185 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
Jasper County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Jasper County number 7, teaching approximately 2,110 Mississippi students against a population of 16,059. By level, that breaks down as 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Jasper County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
2,110
NCES CCD
Median income
$48,660
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
90.1%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
2
759 students
Middle
2
285 students
High
2
487 students
Combined / other
1
579 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
West Jasper School District
1,371 students · 2 districts in Jasper County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Jasper County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
12.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.2%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.9% under 18
Test scores in Jasper County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Bay Springs Elementary School· 57.7%
- Stringer Attendance Center· 53.8%
- Bay Springs High School· 45.6%
- William J. Berry Elementary School· 44.9%
- Heidelberg High School· 41.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Bay Springs Middle School· 28.9%
- Heidelberg Jr. High School· 29.3%
- Heidelberg High School· 41.7%
- William J. Berry Elementary School· 44.9%
- Bay Springs High School· 45.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer Attendance Center | Stringer | Combined | PK-12 | 579 | · |
| William J. Berry Elementary School | Heidelberg | Elementary | PK-06 | 389 | · |
| Bay Springs Elementary School | Bay Springs | Elementary | PK-05 | 370 | · |
| Heidelberg High School | Heidelberg | High | 09-12 | 246 | · |
| Bay Springs High School | Bay Springs | High | 09-12 | 241 | · |
| Bay Springs Middle School | Bay Springs | Middle | 06-08 | 181 | · |
| Heidelberg Jr. High School | Heidelberg | Middle | 07-08 | 104 | · |
Cities in Jasper County
About Jasper County
Jasper County is a rural-scale county of about 16,059 residents in Mississippi. Its public-school system educates approximately 2,110 students across 7 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $48,660, roughly 12% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
In terms of grade levels, Jasper County covers 2 elementary schools (759 students), 2 middle schools (285), 2 high schools (487), and 1 combined or other schools.
West Jasper School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,371 students across Jasper County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,110 students, declined 8% from the 2,295 reported in SY 2017-18.
On allk12, the community for Jasper County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data