For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 129 students in Monroe County, MS (there are 13 public schools, serving 4,546 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Monroe County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Monroe County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
60035 County Barn Rd
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5024
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5024
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Monroe County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
129 Students
55,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
10 Teachers
4,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
3 Students
5,464 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
96 Students
41,482 Students
% White Students
74%
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
28 Students
9,394 Students
% of Others Students
22%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Monroe County, MS?
1 private schools are located in Monroe County, MS.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monroe County?
100% of private schools in Monroe County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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