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Oktibbeha County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 970 students in Oktibbeha County, MS (there are 9 public schools, serving 4,882 public students). 17% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private schools in Oktibbeha County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Oktibbeha County Private Schools (2026-27)

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Starkville Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 746 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
505 Academy Rd
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7814
(2)
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Map of Starkville Christian School
Starkville Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Sports: 2
Christian
303 Lynn Lane
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7453
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
970 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,000
$8,197
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
14 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
837 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
86%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
95 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
10%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
27 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Oktibbeha County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Oktibbeha County, MS is Starkville Academy.
How many private schools are located in Oktibbeha County?
2 private schools are located in Oktibbeha County.
What percentage of students in Oktibbeha County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Oktibbeha County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oktibbeha County?
100% of private schools in Oktibbeha County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Oktibbeha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Oktibbeha County include: Starkville Christian School vs. Starkville Academy, Starkville Academy vs. Starkville Christian School

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