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Sharkey County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 157 students in Sharkey County, MS (there are 4 public schools, serving 535 public students). 23% 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 Sharkey County (2026-27)

Map of Sharkey Issaquena Academy
Sharkey Issaquena Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
272 Academy Dr
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4241
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
157 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
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
5 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
5 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
117 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
75%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
30 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
19%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Sharkey County, MS?
1 private schools are located in Sharkey County, MS.
What percentage of students in Sharkey County go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Sharkey County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).

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