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Meridian Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 1,137 students in Meridian, MS.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Mississippi private high school average acceptance rate of 91%.
67% of private high schools in Meridian, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Meridian Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Lamar School
Lamar School
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
544 Lindley Rd
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
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Map of Russell Christian Academy
Russell Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
Christian
1844d Highway 11 And 80
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-5888
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Map of The Pentecostal Christian Academy
The Pentecostal Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Pentecostal
1811 Old Marion Road
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-7375
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Meridian, MS Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
1,137
Students
$6,528
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Meridian)
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools
133 Schools
# Students
1,137 Students
41,484 Students
% Students of Color
20%
15%
0.61
0.39
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
33 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
47 Students
1,024 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
678 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
74 Students
3,099 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
557 Students
32,378 Students
% White Students
49%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
442 Students
4,888 Students
% of Others Students
39%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
99 Teachers
3,570 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,528
$9,048
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Meridian, MS?
The top ranked private high schools in Meridian, MS include Lamar School and Russell Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Meridian?
3 private high schools are located in Meridian.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Meridian?
67% of private high schools in Meridian are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
Which private high schools in Meridian are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Meridian include: Lamar School vs. Russell Christian Academy, Russell Christian Academy vs. Lamar School

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