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Best Lowndes County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,381 students in Lowndes County, MS (there are , serving 8,666 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
86% of private schools in Lowndes County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Lowndes County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students
Christian
625 Magnolia Ln
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
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Map of 9th Street Day Care Center
9th Street Day Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
1016 9th Street S
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 328-4646
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Annunciation Catholic School Photo
Annunciation Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
223 N Browder St
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 328-4479
(2)
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Map of Charity Village Christian Daycare & Learning Center
Charity Village Christian Daycare & Learning Center
Gr: PK-3 | 18 students
Baptist
806 Tarlton Rd
Crawford, MS 39743
(662) 272-9000
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Columbus Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
6405 Military Rd
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
(1)
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Map of Columbus Christian School, Inc.
Columbus Christian School, Inc.
Gr: NS-PK | 138 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
2401 7th Street N
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-5600
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Map of Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students
Baptist
100 Victory Loop
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 327-7744
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
7 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearLowndes County Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20227
20217
20207
20197
20187
20177
20167
20157
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# Students
1,381 Students
55,084 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearLowndes County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025198227179
2024198225172
2023209221174
2022209226185
2021213217180
2020165209171
2019170228175
2018174227172
2017174234180
2016174239178
2015208210167
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% Average Students of Color
12%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLowndes County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202512%19%34%
202412%19%34%
202310%19%33%
202210%18%33%
202110%19%32%
20209%19%32%
20198%17%31%
201810%17%31%
201711%17%32%
201611%17%32%
201510%18%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
126 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLowndes County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202511:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202015:112:112:1
201915:112:112:1
201815:112:112:1
201715:113:112:1
201615:113:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2024-2025)

YearLowndes County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202550%47%55%
202450%46%54%
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Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLowndes County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025201515
2024201615
2023201615
2022201615
2021201615
2020181615
2019181615
2018201615
2017201615
2016201615
2015201615
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearLowndes County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025242426
2024242426
2023242326
2022242426
2021242426
2020242325
2019242425
2018242425
2017242325
2016242325
2015242325
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,900
$10,203

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLowndes County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025$19,233$11,704$15,012
2024$4,800$6,759$13,254
2023$4,800$5,958$12,626
2022$4,800$5,887$12,187
2021$4,800$5,682$11,800
2020$4,800$5,528$11,512
2019$4,800$5,569$11,293
2018$4,800$5,440$11,017
2017$4,800$5,408$10,708
2016$4,635$5,989$10,356
2015$4,500$5,874$9,939
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Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearLowndes County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20250.470.480.65
20240.470.480.65
20230.430.490.65
20220.430.470.64
20210.450.480.64
20200.440.480.64
20190.420.480.63
20180.430.480.63
20170.460.460.61
20160.460.450.61
20150.410.460.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLowndes County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
20 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLowndes County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20251%2%9%
20241%2%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20192%2%8%
20181%2%8%
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# Black Students
96 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLowndes County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20257%9%7%
20247%9%7%
20235%9%8%
20225%8%7%
20215%9%7%
20204%9%8%
20194%8%7%
20184%8%7%
20175%7%7%
20165%7%7%
20155%8%8%
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# White Students
961 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
70%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLowndes County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202569%70%52%
202469%70%52%
202373%69%52%
202273%70%54%
202171%70%54%
202072%70%54%
201974%70%56%
201873%70%56%
201768%71%58%
201668%72%58%
201575%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
294 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
21%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLowndes County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202521%16%26%
202421%16%26%
202320%17%25%
202220%16%25%
202122%16%25%
202020%16%24%
201919%18%24%
201821%18%23%
201727%18%22%
201627%17%22%
201520%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lowndes County, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Lowndes County, MS is Heritage Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lowndes County?
7 private schools are located in Lowndes County.
How diverse are private schools in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Lowndes County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Lowndes County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lowndes County?
86% of private schools in Lowndes County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Lowndes County are often viewed compared to one another?

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