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Starkville Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 970 students in Starkville, MS.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Mississippi private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private high schools in Starkville, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Starkville Private High Schools (2026-27)

Starkville Academy Photo
Starkville Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 746 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 27
Christian
505 Academy Rd
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7814
(2)
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Starkville Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Sports: 2
Christian
303 Lynn Lane
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7453
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Starkville, MS Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
970
Students
+0.3% (+3 students) 10-yr
$40,000
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
-28.6% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Starkville)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
133 Schools
# Students
970 Students
41,484 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearStarkville, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025485314253
2024485314245
2023485309247
2022483325257
2021483316249
2020416308235
2019415332242
2018415331238
2017417339246
2016484348241
2015484305220
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% Students of Color
5%
15%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearStarkville, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20255%15%32%
20244%15%31%
20234%13%31%
20225%13%30%
20215%14%30%
20205%13%29%
20197%13%29%
20187%13%28%
20177%13%30%
20167%13%30%
20157%13%30%
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0.25
0.39

Diversity Score Trends

YearStarkville, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20250.250.390.61
20240.250.400.60
20230.250.410.60
20220.250.390.58
20210.250.390.57
20200.120.390.57
20190.160.400.56
20180.160.400.55
20170.360.380.54
20160.420.370.54
20150.420.370.53
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# American Indian Students
n/a
33 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
1,024 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearStarkville, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20252%2%5%
20242%2%6%
20232%3%6%
20221%3%5%
20211%2%5%
20201%2%5%
20192%2%5%
20182%2%5%
20171%3%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
678 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearStarkville, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20251%2%9%
20241%2%9%
20231%1%8%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%8%
20201%2%8%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%1%7%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
14 Students
3,099 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearStarkville, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20251%7%8%
20241%8%8%
20231%7%8%
20222%6%8%
20212%7%8%
20202%7%8%
20193%6%8%
20183%6%8%
20172%5%8%
20162%6%8%
20152%6%9%
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# White Students
837 Students
32,378 Students
% White Students
86%
77%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearStarkville, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202586%77%59%
202486%77%60%
202386%76%60%
202286%77%62%
202186%77%63%
202094%77%64%
201992%76%64%
201892%76%65%
201779%78%66%
201672%79%66%
201572%78%66%
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# 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
95 Students
4,888 Students
% of Others Students
10%
12%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearStarkville, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202510%12%17%
202410%11%15%
202310%13%16%
202210%12%16%
202110%12%15%
20202%12%14%
20191%14%14%
20181%14%13%
201717%13%14%
201624%12%13%
201524%13%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
87 Teachers
3,570 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearStarkville, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202511:111:110:1
202411:111:110:1
202311:111:110:1
202211:111:110:1
202111:111:110:1
20209:112:110:1
201910:112:110:1
201810:112:110:1
201710:112:110:1
201611:113:110:1
201511:112:110:1
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Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearStarkville, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202591013
20249812
20239712
20229812
20219712
20206712
20196711
20186711
20175711
20163511
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Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24

ACT Score Trends (2021-2025)

YearStarkville, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025232426
2024232426
2023232326
2022232426
2021232426
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,000
$11,358
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
27 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Starkville, MS?
The top ranked private high schools in Starkville, MS is Starkville Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Starkville?
2 private high schools are located in Starkville.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Starkville?
100% of private high schools in Starkville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private high schools in Starkville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Starkville include: Starkville Christian School vs. Starkville Academy, Starkville Academy vs. Starkville Christian School

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