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Covington County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 137 students in Covington County, MS (there are 9 public schools, serving 2,547 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private schools in Covington County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Covington County Private Schools (2026-27)

Faith Christian School Photo
Faith Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Baptist
1065 McDonald Chapel Road
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 517-2299
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Map of Salem Christian School
Salem Christian School
Gr: K-9 | 44 students
Christian
Po Box 925
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-6230
(2)
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Map of Seminary Baptist Church Kindergarten
Seminary Baptist Church Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
220 W Main Street
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-4120
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Overview

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

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
48%
Average Class Size
6 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,500
$8,197
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
2%
# Black Students
0 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
0%
9%
# White Students
44 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
39%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
68 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
60%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Covington County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Covington County, MS is Faith Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Covington County?
3 private schools are located in Covington County.
What percentage of students in Covington County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Covington County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Covington County?
100% of private schools in Covington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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