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Mendenhall Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 634 students in Mendenhall, MS, 28% of all K-12 students in Mendenhall, MS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Mendenhall, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Mendenhall Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Simpson County Academy
Simpson County Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 580 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
124 Academy Cir
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-1395
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Map of Genesis One Christian School
Genesis One Christian School
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students
Christian
104 S. Grand Street
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-3209
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Mendenhall, MS Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
634
Students
+15.7% (+86 students) 10-yr
$13,750
Avg. Tuition
+450.0% (+$11,250) 4-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
-16.7% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-23.1% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mendenhall)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
634 Students
55,084 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMendenhall, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025317227179
2024317225172
2023334221174
2022334226185
2021334217180
2020345209171
2019274228175
2018274227172
2017274234180
2016274239178
2015274210167
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% Students of Color
10%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMendenhall, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202510%19%34%
202410%19%34%
20239%19%33%
20229%18%33%
20219%19%32%
202012%19%32%
201912%17%31%
201812%17%31%
201712%17%32%
201612%17%32%
201512%18%32%
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0.29
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearMendenhall, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20250.290.480.65
20240.290.480.65
20230.250.490.65
20220.250.470.64
20210.250.480.64
20200.300.480.64
20190.320.480.63
20180.320.480.63
20170.320.460.61
20160.320.450.61
20150.320.460.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMendenhall, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20231%3%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMendenhall, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
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# Black Students
47 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMendenhall, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20257%9%7%
20247%9%7%
20237%9%8%
20227%8%7%
20217%9%7%
20207%9%8%
20197%8%7%
20187%8%7%
20177%7%7%
20167%7%7%
20157%8%8%
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# White Students
530 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
84%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMendenhall, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202584%70%52%
202484%70%52%
202386%69%52%
202286%70%54%
202186%70%54%
202083%70%54%
201982%70%56%
201882%70%56%
201782%71%58%
201682%72%58%
201582%71%58%
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# 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
57 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
9%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMendenhall, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20259%16%26%
20249%16%26%
20235%17%25%
20225%16%25%
20215%16%25%
20208%16%24%
201911%18%24%
201811%18%23%
201711%18%22%
201611%17%22%
201511%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
65 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMendenhall, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202110:112:111:1
202010:112:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201713:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,750
$10,203

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearMendenhall, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025$13,750$11,704$15,012
2024$2,500$6,759$13,254
2023$2,500$5,958$12,626
2022$2,500$5,887$12,187
2021$2,500$5,682$11,800
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$61.78 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mendenhall, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Mendenhall, MS is Simpson County Academy.
How many private schools are located in Mendenhall?
2 private schools are located in Mendenhall.
What percentage of students in Mendenhall go to private school?
28% of all K-12 students in Mendenhall are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mendenhall?
100% of private schools in Mendenhall are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private schools in Mendenhall are often viewed compared to one another?

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