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Panola County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 442 students in Panola County, MS (there are 14 public schools, serving 6,226 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
67% of private schools in Panola County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Panola County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of North Delta School
North Delta School
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
330 Green Wave Lane
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-4536
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Map of Bethany Baptist Academy
Bethany Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Baptist
4112 Hubbard Rd
Courtland, MS 38620
(662) 578-3488
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Map of Magnolia Kindergarten Day Care
Magnolia Kindergarten Day Care
Gr: K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
412 Armstrong St
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 563-9909
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
442 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,750
$8,197
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
48 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%
# White Students
412 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
88%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
0%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Panola County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Panola County, MS is North Delta School.
How many private schools are located in Panola County?
3 private schools are located in Panola County.
What percentage of students in Panola County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Panola County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Panola County?
67% of private schools in Panola County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Panola County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Panola County include: Bethany Baptist Academy vs. North Delta School

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