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Best Simpson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 839 students in Simpson County, MS (there are 9 public schools, serving 2,905 public students). 22% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is same as the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
50% of private schools in Simpson County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Simpson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Millcreek School
Millcreek School
Gr: Inquire with school | 183 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
900 1st Avenue N.e.
Magee, MS 39111
(866) 384-0569
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Map of Simpson County Academy
Simpson County Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 580 students
124 Academy Cir
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-1395
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Map of Genesis One Christian School
Genesis One Christian School
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students
Christian
104 S. Grand Street
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-3209
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Map of Victory Christian School
Victory Christian School
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students
489 Bethlehem Rd
Harrisville, MS 39082
(601) 473-2244
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSimpson County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
839 Students
55,084 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSimpson County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025210227179
2024210225172
2023218221174
2022226226185
2021226217180
2020232209171
2019203228175
2018203227172
2017214234180
2016214239178
2015214210167
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% Average Students of Color
19%
20%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSimpson County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202519%19%34%
202419%19%34%
202318%19%33%
202220%18%33%
202120%19%32%
202022%19%32%
201925%17%31%
201825%17%31%
201724%17%32%
201624%17%32%
201524%18%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

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

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSimpson County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20259:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201713:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,500
$8,197

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearSimpson County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025$17,500$11,704$15,012
2024$2,500$6,759$13,254
2023$2,500$5,958$12,626
2022$2,500$5,887$12,187
2021$2,500$5,682$11,800
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Average Acceptance Rate
92%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearSimpson County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20250.400.480.65
20240.400.480.65
20230.370.490.65
20220.400.470.64
20210.400.480.64
20200.420.480.64
20190.450.480.63
20180.450.480.63
20170.440.460.61
20160.440.450.61
20150.440.460.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSimpson County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20231%3%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSimpson County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
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# Black Students
137 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
17%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSimpson County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202517%9%7%
202417%9%7%
202316%9%8%
202218%8%7%
202118%9%7%
202017%9%8%
201921%8%7%
201821%8%7%
201721%7%7%
201621%7%7%
201521%8%8%
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# White Students
632 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
75%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSimpson County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202575%70%52%
202475%70%52%
202378%69%52%
202276%70%54%
202176%70%54%
202074%70%54%
201971%70%56%
201871%70%56%
201772%71%58%
201672%72%58%
201572%71%58%
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# 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
67 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
8%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSimpson County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20258%16%26%
20248%16%26%
20235%17%25%
20224%16%25%
20214%16%25%
20207%16%24%
20197%18%24%
20187%18%23%
20177%18%22%
20167%17%22%
20157%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Simpson County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Simpson County, MS include Simpson County Academy and Millcreek School.
How many private schools are located in Simpson County?
4 private schools are located in Simpson County.
What percentage of students in Simpson County go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Simpson County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Simpson County?
50% of private schools in Simpson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private schools in Simpson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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