Best Simpson County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 602 students in Simpson County, MS.
The top-ranked private high school in Simpson County, MS is Simpson County Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Mississippi private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.
50% of private high schools in Simpson County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Top-Ranked Simpson County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
124 Academy Cir
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-1395
Gr: PK-12 | 580 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
489 Bethlehem Rd
Harrisville, MS 39082
(601) 473-2244
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students

Overview

This County (Simpson County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
602 Students
41,508 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
65 Teachers
3,574 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$11,593
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$67.22 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.39
# American Indian Students
n/a
33 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,024 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
678 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
12 Students
3,102 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
538 Students
32,388 Students
% White Students
89%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23 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
52 Students
4,877 Students
% of Others Students
9%
12%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Simpson County, MS?
The top-ranked private high schools in Simpson County, MS is Simpson County Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Simpson County?
2 private high schools are located in Simpson County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Simpson County?
50% of private high schools in Simpson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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