Calhoun Academy

Calhoun Academy serves the citizens of Calhoun, Chickasaw, Webster, and Yalobusha counties through a comprehensive program of instruction, student's services and activities.
The following goals provide guidance for administrative decisions and give direction to all units of the school for planning, implementing, and evaluating activities.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $45,000
  • Average class size: 9 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1968

Student Body

Total Students
187 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Calhoun Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
9 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost

School Notes

  • School Motto: Striving to nurture the student as a whole-the mind, the body, and the soul.
  • Calhoun Academy serves the citizens of Calhoun, Chickasaw, Webster, and Yalobusha counties through a comprehensive program of instruction, student's services and activities. The following goals provide guidance for administrative decisions and give direction to all units of the school for planning, implementing, and evaluating activities.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Calhoun Academy cost?
Calhoun Academy's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.
What schools are Calhoun Academy often compared to?
Calhoun Academy is often viewed alongside schools like North Delta School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Calhoun Academy?
The application deadline for Calhoun Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $45,000
  • Average class size: 9 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $11,056 for elementary schools and $11,585 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Mississippi is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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