Quitman County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 154 students in Quitman County, MS (there are 4 public schools, serving 820 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Quitman County (2026-27)

Map of Delta Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 154 students
1150 Riverside Drive
Marks, MS 38646
(662) 326-8006

Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
154 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
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
1 Student
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
2%
# Black Students
12 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
8%
9%
# White Students
106 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
69%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
35 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
23%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Quitman County, MS?
1 private schools are located in Quitman County, MS.
What percentage of students in Quitman County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Quitman County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).

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