Heidelberg High School

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Heidelberg High School ranks 115 th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Heidelberg High School is a public high school serving 244 students in grades 9-12 in Heidelberg, Mississippi. The school is part of the East Jasper Consolidated School District, which is ranked 66 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Heidelberg High School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in Algebra I and U.S. History, where it has consistently outperformed the state average on the MAAP exams.

Despite having an overwhelmingly African American student population (over 98%) and an extremely high percentage of students (over 98%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, Heidelberg High School has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 to 13.6 over the past few years. This, combined with the school's higher spending per student ($13,357 in the 2018-2019 school year), suggests that Heidelberg High School may have access to more resources and funding compared to nearby schools like Quitman High School and West Jones High School.

The data on Heidelberg High School highlights the potential for socioeconomic and racial segregation within the local education system, as the school's demographic profile differs significantly from the more racially diverse nearby schools. However, the school's strong academic performance, despite the challenges faced by its economically disadvantaged student population, suggests that the school may be employing effective teaching strategies and interventions to support student learning. This provides an interesting context for further exploration and potential strategies to support student success at Heidelberg High School and other schools in the East Jasper Consolidated School District.

Detail:

Public 9-12

804 North Pine Ave
Heidelberg, MS 39439

(601) 787-3414

District: East Jasper Consolidated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
115^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,586

Feeder schools for Heidelberg High School:

Elementary:	William J Berry Elementary School
Middle:	Heidelberg Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 244

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.4%

White:

0.8%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Heidelberg High School ranks worse than 50.4% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Heidelberg High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.4%), two or more races (0.8%), White (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heidelberg High School is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare Heidelberg High School employs 24.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heidelberg High School is $17,586.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Heidelberg High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Heidelberg High School 115^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Heidelberg High School in the ranking list.)

East Jasper Consolidated School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Jasper Consolidated School District 66^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Heidelberg High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	16.03	216^th	232	6.9%
2005	16.10	218^th	232	6.0%
2006	33.40	176^th	232	24.1%
2007	24.45	194^th	232	16.4%
2008	8.88	223^rd	235	5.1%
2009	20.46	199^th	235	15.3%
2010	45.49	137^th	235	41.7%
2011	25.09	201^st	244	17.6%
2012	37.37	160^th	241	33.6%
2013	28.05	181^st	238	23.9%
2014	16.97	206^th	236	12.7%
2015	48.00	99^th	226	56.2%
2016	16.25	196^th	231	15.2%
2017	12.09	213^th	237	10.1%
2018	28.01	168^th	233	27.9%
2019	33.09	154^th	233	33.9%
2021	26.60	168^th	231	27.3%
2022	64.38	78^th	228	65.8%
2023	67.30	66^th	226	70.8%
2024	51.89	115^th	228	49.6%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Heidelberg High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	0	402	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	402
1991	0	373	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	373
1992	1	383	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	384
1993	0	397	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	397
1994	0	396	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	396
1995	0	412	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	412
1996	0	412	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	412
1997	0	407	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	407
1998	0	422	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	422
1999	1	617	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	619
2000	1	586	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	587
2001	0	546	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	547
2002	1	538	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	540
2003	1	538	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	540
2004	1	540	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	543
2005	0	528	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	528
2006	1	561	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	562
2007	2	551	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	553
2008	1	368	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	369
2009	0	369	0	4	0	0	0	373
2010	0	334	0	2	0	0	0	336
2011	1	322	0	2	0	0	0	325
2012	3	326	0	0	0	0	0	329
2013	2	304	0	0	0	0	0	306
2014	2	305	0	0	0	0	0	307
2015	4	279	0	1	0	0	0	284
2016	3	284	0	2	0	0	0	289
2017	1	281	0	2	0	0	1	285
2018	1	259	0	0	0	0	2	262
2019	2	240	0	0	0	0	2	244
2020	3	236	0	0	0	0	4	243
2021	3	233	1	0	0	0	3	240
2022	1	244	0	0	0	0	1	246
2023	2	240	0	0	0	0	2	244

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heidelberg High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	402	28.2	14.2	n/a
1991	373	26.9	13.8	n/a
1992	384	24.5	15.6	86.2
1993	397	21.9	18.1	80.6
1994	396	24.1	16.4	81.1
1995	412	26.6	15.5	85.4
1996	412	26.6	15.5	85.4
1997	407	26.8	15.2	84.5
1998	422	25.2	16.7	85.3
1999	619	33.6	18.4	90.5
2000	587	36.4	16.1	93.7
2001	547	35.6	15.4	94.7
2002	540	35.0	15.4	96.3
2003	540	35.0	15.4	96.3
2004	543	35.4	15.3	87.8
2005	528	38.4	13.8	92.6
2006	562	36.6	15.4	95.6
2007	553	38.9	14.2	98.7
2008	369	24.0	15.4	97.6
2009	373	25.1	14.9	95.4
2010	336	22.9	14.6	96.4
2011	325	22.7	14.3	96
2012	329	21.3	15.3	93
2013	306	22.0	13.9	85.6
2014	307	21.3	14.4	95.1
2015	284	22.0	12.9	98.9
2016	289	25.0	11.5	99
2017	285	21.5	13.2	98.9
2018	262	21.2	12.3	98.9
2019	244	20.5	11.8	98.8
2020	243	16.5	14.7	98.8
2021	240	17.6	13.6	98.8
2022	246	22.5	10.9	98.8
2023	244	24.6	9.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Heidelberg High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	402	28.2	14.2	n/a
1991	373	26.9	13.8	n/a
1992	384	24.5	15.6	86.2
1993	397	21.9	18.1	80.6
1994	396	24.1	16.4	81.1
1995	412	26.6	15.5	85.4
1996	412	26.6	15.5	85.4
1997	407	26.8	15.2	84.5
1998	422	25.2	16.7	85.3
1999	619	33.6	18.4	90.5
2000	587	36.4	16.1	93.7
2001	547	35.6	15.4	94.7
2002	540	35.0	15.4	96.3
2003	540	35.0	15.4	96.3
2004	543	35.4	15.3	87.8
2005	528	38.4	13.8	92.6
2006	562	36.6	15.4	95.6
2007	553	38.9	14.2	98.7
2008	369	24.0	15.4	97.6
2009	373	25.1	14.9	95.4
2010	336	22.9	14.6	96.4
2011	325	22.7	14.3	96
2012	329	21.3	15.3	93
2013	306	22.0	13.9	85.6
2014	307	21.3	14.4	95.1
2015	284	22.0	12.9	98.9
2016	289	25.0	11.5	99
2017	285	21.5	13.2	98.9
2018	262	21.2	12.3	98.9
2019	244	20.5	11.8	98.8
2020	243	16.5	14.7	98.8
2021	240	17.6	13.6	98.8
2022	246	22.5	10.9	98.8
2023	244	24.6	9.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Heidelberg High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$13,464
2018	$13,357
2019	$13,243
2020	$13,067
2021	$16,706
2022	$17,586

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heidelberg High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 154^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 66^th of 226 High schools	36.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Heidelberg High School)	54.6	83.6	29%
End of Course Algebra I (East Jasper Consolidated School District)	54.6	83.6	29%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Heidelberg High School)	30.8	51.7	20.9%
End of Course English II (East Jasper Consolidated School District)	30.8	51.7	20.9%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Heidelberg High School)	36.1	60.3	24.2%
End of Course Biology (East Jasper Consolidated School District)	36.1	60.3	24.2%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Heidelberg High School)	37	79.7	42.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (East Jasper Consolidated School District)	37	79.7	42.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	244	244
African American	240	240
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	2
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.8%	100%	1.2%

Schools Near Heidelberg High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Heidelberg High School	Public	9-12	804 North Pine Ave	Heidelberg	39439	Jasper County	East Jasper Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 787-3414	244	25	9.9	100.0%	2 (0.8%)	240 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	51.9	115^th of 228 public high schools	49.6%		67.3	66^th of 226 public high schools	70.8%	49					79.6	41.4		50.8	72.9	$17,586
Northeast Jones High School	Public	7-12	68 Northeast Drive	Laurel	39443	Jones County	Jones County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 425-2347	988	85	11.6	99.7%	678 (68.6%)	203 (20.5%)	38 (3.8%)	3 (0.3%)	26 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.0%)	56.9	103^rd of 228 public high schools	54.8%		47.1	131^st of 226 public high schools	42.0%	28	41.0	37.2	67.9	63.0	65.0	38.2	55.9	63.9	83.8	$11,193
Laurel High School	Public	9-12	1100 W 12th Street	Laurel	39440	Jones County	Laurel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 649-4145	708	37	18.9	100.0%	16 (2.3%)	605 (85.5%)	82 (11.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	16.9	196^th of 228 public high schools	14.0%		22.1	176^th of 226 public high schools	22.1%	20					41.0	30.9		46.7	49.1	$12,162
Laurel High School Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	1100 W 11th Street	Laurel	39440	Jones County	Laurel School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 649-4144	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bay Springs High School	Public	9-12	510 Hwy 18	Bay Springs	39422	Jasper County	West Jasper Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 425-8510	225	19	12.1	98.7%	15 (6.7%)	205 (91.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	15.2	199^th of 228 public high schools	12.7%		18.6	189^th of 226 public high schools	16.4%	10					47.8	23.1		49.3	41.9	$14,551
Jones County Career & Technical Educational Center	Public	7-12	2409 Moose Drive	Laurel	39440	Jones County	Jones County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 425-2378	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West Jones High School	Public	7-12	254 Springhill Road	Laurel	39443	Jones County	Jones County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 729-8144	1,516	106	14.2	99.8%	780 (51.5%)	368 (24.3%)	307 (20.3%)	14 (0.9%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (2.8%)	61.9	90^th of 228 public high schools	60.5%		48.5	124^th of 226 public high schools	45.1%	34	40.8	40.6	58.3	64.0	75.4	48.3	53.1	66.8	71.5	$9,553
Quitman High School	Public	9-12	210 South Jackson Ave.	Quitman	39355	Clarke County	Quitman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 776-3341	491	29	17.1	100.0%	157 (32.0%)	327 (66.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	33.5	154^th of 228 public high schools	32.5%		16	199^th of 226 public high schools	11.9%	45					47.8	28.0		55.8	72.0	$13,566
Clarke County Career & Technology Center	Public	9-12	910 North Archusa Ave.	Quitman	39355	Clarke County	Quitman School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 776-5219	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Heidelberg High School

What is the racial makeup of Heidelberg High School?

Students at Heidelberg High School are 98% African American.

What district is Heidelberg High School in?

East Jasper Consolidated School District

Is Heidelberg High School a good school?

Heidelberg High School ranks 115^th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Heidelberg High School?

Heidelberg High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : William J Berry Elementary School
Middle : Heidelberg Junior High School

How many students attend Heidelberg High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 244 students attended Heidelberg High School.

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