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Best Covington County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 137 students in Covington County, MS (there are , serving 2,547 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private schools in Covington County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Faith Christian School Photo
Faith Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Baptist
1065 McDonald Chapel Road
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 517-2299
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Map of Salem Christian School
Salem Christian School
Gr: K-9 | 44 students
Christian
Po Box 925
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-6230
(2)
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Map of Seminary Baptist Church Kindergarten
Seminary Baptist Church Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
220 W Main Street
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-4120
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s

YearCovington County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20222
20212
20202
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
137 Students
55,084 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearCovington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202546227179
202446225172
202348221174
202270226185
202170217180
202070209171
201971228175
201871227172
201761234180
201661239178
201561210167
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% Average Students of Color
3%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCovington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20253%19%34%
20243%19%34%
202366%19%33%
20223%18%33%
20213%19%32%
20203%19%32%
20193%17%31%
20183%17%31%
20173%17%32%
20163%17%32%
20153%18%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCovington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20259:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
20239:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202114:112:111:1
202014:112:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201712:113:112:1
201612:113:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearCovington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202575%47%55%
202475%46%54%
202350%45%54%
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Average Class Size
6 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2024-2025)

YearCovington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202561515
202461615
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,500
$8,197

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearCovington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025$2,500$11,704$15,012
2024$2,500$6,759$13,254
2023$2,500$5,958$12,626
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Average Acceptance Rate
90%
92%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2023-2025)

YearCovington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202590%86%81%
202490%95%85%
202380%94%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearCovington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20250.490.480.65
20240.490.480.65
20230.490.490.65
20220.450.470.64
20210.450.480.64
20200.450.480.64
20190.450.480.63
20180.450.480.63
20170.480.460.61
20160.480.450.61
20150.480.460.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCovington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
n/a
5,457 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
44 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
39%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCovington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202539%70%52%
202439%70%52%
202328%69%52%
202232%70%54%
202132%70%54%
202032%70%54%
201932%70%56%
201832%70%56%
201737%71%58%
201637%72%58%
201537%71%58%
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# 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
68 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
60%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCovington County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202560%16%26%
202460%16%26%
202366%17%25%
202267%16%25%
202167%16%25%
202067%16%24%
201967%18%24%
201867%18%23%
201762%18%22%
201662%17%22%
201562%19%21%
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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Covington County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Covington County, MS is Faith Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Covington County?
3 private schools are located in Covington County.
What percentage of students in Covington County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Covington County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Covington County?
100% of private schools in Covington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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