Choctaw County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 247 students in Choctaw County, MS (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,254 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private schools in Choctaw County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Choctaw County Private Schools (2026-27)

French Camp Academy Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
Presbyterian
One Fine Place
French Camp, MS 39745
(662) 547-7233
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
247 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
48%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,000
$8,197
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$1,631
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
92%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
30 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
12%
9%
# White Students
221 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
84%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
0%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Choctaw County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Choctaw County, MS is French Camp Academy.
How many private schools are located in Choctaw County?
1 private schools are located in Choctaw County.
What percentage of students in Choctaw County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Choctaw County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Choctaw County?
100% of private schools in Choctaw County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian).

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