At Resurrection Middle/high Catholic School, our mission is to provide a nurturing atmosphere where each student can reach his full potential as a well-educated, caring, and responsible Christian who can meet the challenges of a challenging society.
In partnership with home, parish, and community, students are taught Christian attitudes and values in order to develop a moral, ethical, and spiritual foundation for making appropriate choices.
Students need an orderly, purposeful, caring atmosphere which is free from the threat of physical harm and conducive to teaching and learning.
All students can learn, and each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
Clear goals, and high expectations for student achievement guide the development of the curriculum and the design of instructional strategies and learning activities.
Students need academic and technological skills necessary for contemporary society, but should also develop inquiring minds and critical thinking skills to adapt to change.
Curriculum and instructional practices should incorporate a variety of learning activities and assessment techniques to accomodate differences in learning styles.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked MS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1882
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
412 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
3 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Campus MinistryHonor Society
Key ClubScience Club
Student CouncilYouth in Action
Z-Club
School Notes
- At Resurrection Middle/high Catholic School, our mission is to provide a nurturing atmosphere where each student can reach his full potential as a well-educated, caring, and responsible Christian who can meet the challenges of a challenging society.
- In partnership with home, parish, and community, students are taught Christian attitudes and values in order to develop a moral, ethical, and spiritual foundation for making appropriate choices.
- Students need an orderly, purposeful, caring atmosphere which is free from the threat of physical harm and conducive to teaching and learning.
- All students can learn, and each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
- Clear goals, and high expectations for student achievement guide the development of the curriculum and the design of instructional strategies and learning activities.
- Students need academic and technological skills necessary for contemporary society, but should also develop inquiring minds and critical thinking skills to adapt to change.
- Curriculum and instructional practices should incorporate a variety of learning activities and assessment techniques to accomodate differences in learning styles.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Beverly Larsen Fuss, OLV Class of 1956 -
- Christina Thompson Hegarty, RCS Class of 2007 -
- Brian Talley, OLV Class of 1992 -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus?
Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus famous alumni include: Beverly Larsen Fuss, OLV Class of 1956, Christina Thompson Hegarty, RCS Class of 2007 and Brian Talley, OLV Class of 1992.
What sports does Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus offer?
Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus's ranking?
Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus?
The application deadline for Resurrection Catholic School - High School Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 3/9/2018
Excellent school for academics and athletics
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