For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 94 students in Carthage, MS (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,035 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Carthage, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Carthage, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal).
Private Schools in Carthage, MS (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carthage Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
398 Ware St
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8676
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8676
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students
Overview
This Town (Carthage)
This State (MS)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
94 Students
55,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
10 Teachers
4,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
5,464 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
82 Students
41,482 Students
% White Students
87%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
9 Students
9,394 Students
% of Others Students
10%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Carthage, MS?
1 private schools are located in Carthage, MS.
What percentage of students in Carthage go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Carthage are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carthage?
100% of private schools in Carthage are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal).
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