Best Clay County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 582 students in Clay County, MS (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,549 public students). 19% 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%.
67% of private schools in Clay County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Clay County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Oak Hill Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students
Christian
1682 N Eshman Ave
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5043
Map of Hebron Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
5100 Henryville Rd
Pheba, MS 39755
(662) 494-7513
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
582 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
64 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Average ACT score
20
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,100
$8,197
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
49 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
8%
9%
# White Students
428 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
74%
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
92 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
16%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Clay County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Clay County, MS is Oak Hill Academy.
How many private schools are located in Clay County?
2 private schools are located in Clay County.
What percentage of students in Clay County go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clay County?
67% of private schools in Clay County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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