For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 105 students in Stone County, MS (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,530 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Stone County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Stone County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Stone County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gateway Christian Academy
(Christian)
908 Frontage Dr W
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 528-5454
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 528-5454
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students
Overview
This County (Stone County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
105 Students
55,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11 Teachers
4,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
6 Students
5,464 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
81 Students
41,482 Students
% White Students
77%
70%
# 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
14 Students
9,394 Students
% of Others Students
13%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Stone County, MS?
1 private schools are located in Stone County, MS.
What percentage of students in Stone County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Stone County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Stone County?
100% of private schools in Stone County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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