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Black or African American comprised largest percent of student body in Jasper County schools in 2022-23 school year

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Dr. Lance Evans Mississippi Superintendent of Education | https://www.mdek12.org/sites/default/files/inline-images/dr._lance_evans_2.png

Of the 2,166 students enrolled in Jasper County schools in 2022-23 school year, 67.4% were Black or African American, according to the Mississippi Department of Education. This was the most represented ethnicity among Jasper County students.

This is a 1.5% increase over the previous school year.

Countywide, Stringer Attendance Center had the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2022-23 school year.

There are seven schools within Jasper County.

Mississippi's schools, with an enrollment of 436,523 in the 2023-24 academic year, are mostly divided between two ethnicities, with Black or African American students being the largest racial group at 46.86%, followed by white students at 42.14%.

Students in the state showed a significant improvement in the 2022-23 academic year, demonstrating sustained progress in their post-pandemic recovery. Overall, 87% of schools and 91% of districts achieved a grade of C or better, compared to 81% of schools and 87% of districts in the prior year.

Results from the 2022-23 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) showed students reaching an all-time high in all core subjects. Students better performed on the Math and English portion of the test, achieving grades around 5% better than in the previous year.

Due to missing or insufficient enrollment data, some schools were not included in the analysis.

Ethnic Diversity in Jasper County Schools in 2022-23 School Year
Black [67.4%]White [23.6%]Ethnicities <5% [1.1%]
Enrollment in Jasper County Schools by Ethnicity in 2022-23 School Year
SchoolAsian %Black or African American %Hispanic of Latino %Multiracial %White %
Stringer Attendance Center0%14.7%0%3.9%79.3%
Bay Springs Elementary School0%87.4%0%0%8.2%
William J. Berry Elementary School0%98.7%0%0%0%
Heidelberg High School0%98.4%0%0%0%
Bay Springs High School0%91.1%0%0%6.7%
Bay Springs Middle School0%92.9%0%0%0%

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