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Jefferson Davis County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 201 students in Jefferson Davis County, MS (there are 4 public schools, serving 988 public students). 17% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Jefferson Davis County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Jefferson Davis County (2026-27)

Map of Prentiss Christian School
Prentiss Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
Christian
1643 Amanda St
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-8549
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
201 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.48
# American Indian Students
2 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
15 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%
# White Students
163 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
81%
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
13 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
7%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Jefferson Davis County, MS?
1 private schools are located in Jefferson Davis County, MS.
What percentage of students in Jefferson Davis County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Jefferson Davis County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson Davis County?
100% of private schools in Jefferson Davis County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of God).

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