For the 2025 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 in Jefferson Davis County, MS 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 Church of God and Christian).
Private Schools in Jefferson Davis County (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Prentiss Christian School
(Christian)
1643 Amanda St
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-8549
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-8549
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
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 Church of God and Christian).
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