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Best Adams County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,120 students in Adams County, MS (there are , serving 3,917 public students). 22% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
67% of private schools in Adams County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Adams County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Adams County Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students
Christian
300 Chinquapin Ln
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-1422
Cathedral School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 627 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
701 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr St
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-9844
Map of Holy Family Academy
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool
8 Orange Ave
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-3947
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Adams County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Riverside Baptist School
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students
Baptist
1651 Martin Luther King Jr Rd
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-9490

Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
1,120 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
119 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,460
$8,197
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.48
# American Indian Students
1 Student
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
106 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
9%
9%
# White Students
839 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
75%
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
152 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
14%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Adams County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Adams County, MS include Holy Family Academy, Adams County Christian School, and Cathedral School.
How many private schools are located in Adams County?
3 private schools are located in Adams County.
What percentage of students in Adams County go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Adams County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Adams County?
67% of private schools in Adams County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?

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