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Deer Creek School

300 Deer Creek Circle Arcola, MS 38722
Tel: (662) 827-5165
deercreekschool.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MS School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,300
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • Deer Creek School in Arcola, MS is a rural private co–ed school serving grades K–12 with a total enrollment of 183 students.
  • Founded in 1965, the school offers a nonsectarian program with an alternate religious affiliation and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1.
  • The school provides 15 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and an average class size of 15 students.
  • Annual tuition at Deer Creek School is $6,300, reflecting its rural community setting.
  • Deer Creek School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for the number of AP courses offered.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MS School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,300
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Deer Creek School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
AP Courses
Most AP courses offered
School Resources
Largest endowments

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeDeer Creek School
Kind19
19
210
314
419
512
610
714
819
916
1015
1114
1212
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Year Founded
1965
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School Motto
Tradition of Excellence

Student Body

Total Students
183 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,300
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Application URL
Online Application

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Josie Azlin, Most Intellectual -
    • Bo Ray, Most Likely to Succeed -
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Deer Creek School cost?
Deer Creek School's tuition is approximately $6,300 for private students.
What schools are Deer Creek School often compared to?
Deer Creek School is often viewed alongside schools like Washington School, Greenville Christian School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Deer Creek School?
Deer Creek School famous alumni include: Josie Azlin, Most Intellectual and Bo Ray, Most Likely to Succeed.
What sports does Deer Creek School offer?
Deer Creek School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Softball, Tennis and Track and Field.
What is Deer Creek School's ranking?
Deer Creek School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Most AP courses offered and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Deer Creek School?
The application deadline for Deer Creek School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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