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Most Selective Private High Schools in Mississippi

Name: Mississippi Average Acceptance Rate Trends (High School)
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The average private high school acceptance rate in Mississippi is 91% per year (2026-27).

The most selective school in Mississippi is St. Andrew's Episcopal School and St. Andrew's Episcopal School, each with an acceptance rate of 30%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MS Schools Ranked: 38
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 30%–98%
MS School Avg.: 91%
National School Avg.: 84%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MS Schools Ranked: 38
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 30%–98%
MS School Avg.: 91%
National School Avg.: 84%

Mississippi Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Total Growth: (-4.3%) (-4% since 2017)

View Data

Year	National avg	Mississippi (MS) avg
2025	79%	88% (▼ 7 pp)
2024	81%	95% (▲ 1 pp)
2023	81%	94% (▼ 2 pp)
2022	81%	96% (— 0 pp)
2021	81%	96% (— 0 pp)
2020	81%	96% (— 0 pp)
2019	81%	96% (— 0 pp)
2018	80%	96% (▲ 4 pp)
2017	81%	92%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Acceptance Rate Range: 30% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mississippi average private high schools acceptance rate?

The Mississippi average private high schools acceptance rate is 91% for 2026-27.

What are the most selective private high schools in Mississippi?

The top ranked private high schools in Mississippi include St. Andrew's Episcopal School, St. Andrew's Episcopal School and Vicksburg Catholic School.

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