For the 2026 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 Christian and Church of God).
Private Schools in Jefferson Davis County (2026)
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
Overview
This County (Jefferson Davis County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
201 Students
55,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
18 Teachers
4,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
15 Students
5,464 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%
# White Students
163 Students
41,482 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
9,394 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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