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Perry County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 33 students in Perry County, MS (there are 8 public schools, serving 1,575 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Perry County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Perry County (2026-27)

Map of First Assembly Christian Academy Soldiers
First Assembly Christian Academy Soldiers
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students
Christian
91514 MS-42
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-6030
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
33 Students
55,084 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
4 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
2%
# Black Students
0 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
0%
9%
# White Students
33 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
100%
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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Perry County, MS?
1 private schools are located in Perry County, MS.
What percentage of students in Perry County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Perry County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Perry County?
100% of private schools in Perry County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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