Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Marvell Academy
About the School
- Marvell Academy was founded in 1966.
- Marvell Academy is accredited by the Mississippi ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ Association and has been MPSA accredited since 1971.
- This school creates a nurturing environment that will foster knowledgeable, empathetic, strategic, self-directed, and physically fit individuals who will be able to function in society.
- Elementary students can participate in pee wee football, basketball and cheerleading.
- They compete locally in art, science and spelling contests, with many advancing to the MPSA district and state competitions.
- Students enjoy class parties, field trips, a Christmas musical, Spring operetta, Fall Festival and end-of-the-year Awards Assembly.
- Elementary also participates each year in the Math-a-Thon for St. Jude's Hospital and the Jump-a-Thon for the American Heart Association.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Motto
Founded on Christian principles, Marvell Academy's mission is to create a nurturing environment that will foster knowledgeable, empathetic, strategic, self-directed, and physically fit individuals who will be able to function successfully in society.
Student Body
Total Students
197 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
School Notes
- Marvell Academy was founded in 1966. Marvell Academy is accredited by the Mississippi ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ Association and has been MPSA accredited since 1971. This school creates a nurturing environment that will foster knowledgeable, empathetic, strategic, self-directed, and physically fit individuals who will be able to function in society. Elementary students can participate in pee wee football, basketball and cheerleading. They compete locally in art, science and spelling contests, with many advancing to the MPSA district and state competitions. Students enjoy class parties, field trips, a Christmas musical, Spring operetta, Fall Festival and end-of-the-year Awards Assembly. Elementary also participates each year in the Math-a-Thon for St. Jude's Hospital and the Jump-a-Thon for the American Heart Association.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Marvell Academy was the inspiration to build Old Hickory Academy in Jackson, Tn. which opened in 1970, after some research, the Old Hickory Fighting Generals football's team first game was played in Marvell, Ark.The founder and first President of Old Hickory Academy was born and raised on a large farm in Phillips County Arkansas. Old Hickory Academy is now the largest private school in Jackson, Tn. and the name was changed in the late 80s to the University School of Jackson after combining with EDS private school.
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