Best Pearl River County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 342 students in Pearl River County, MS.
100% of private high schools in Pearl River County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Private High Schools in Pearl River County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Heritage Christian Academy
(Christian)
21 Richardson Road
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 215-6327
Gr: PK-10 | 262 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Union Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-2181
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Pearl River County, Mississippi

Pearl River County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1006 Goodyear Blvd
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-0860
Gr: K-6 | 62 students
St. Francis Academy Of Picayune (Closed 2006)
All-boys | Special Education School (Disciples of Christ)
Po Drawer 640
Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 799-5750
Gr: 5-8 | 20 students

Overview

This County (Pearl River County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
342 Students
41,508 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
3,574 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
49%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,750
$11,358

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.39
# American Indian Students
1 Student
33 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,024 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
678 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
11 Students
3,102 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
293 Students
32,388 Students
% White Students
85%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23 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
27 Students
4,877 Students
% of Others Students
8%
12%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private high schools are located in Pearl River County, MS?
2 private high schools are located in Pearl River County, MS.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Pearl River County?
100% of private high schools in Pearl River County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Pearl River County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Pearl River County include: Union Baptist Academy vs. Heritage Christian Academy, Heritage Christian Academy vs. Union Baptist Academy

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