For the 2026 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 in Perry County, MS 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).
Private Schools in Perry County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
First Assembly Christian Academy Soldiers
(Christian)
91514 MS-42
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-6030
Richton, MS 39476
(601) 788-6030
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students
Overview
This County (Perry County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
33 Students
55,122 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
4 Teachers
4,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
n/a
5,464 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
33 Students
41,482 Students
% White Students
100%
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
n/a
9,394 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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