Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Yearly Tuition: $40,000
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Starkville Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Yearly Tuition: $40,000
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Starkville Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
746 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Lands
Number of AP Courses
9 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP BiologyAP Chemistry
AP Computer Science PrinciplesAP English 11
AP Environmental ScienceAP Government
AP SpanishAP Studio Art
AP United States HistoryDual Credit Calculus
Dual Credit College AlgebraDual Credit College Trigonometry
Dual Credit English 12 (Comp I and II)Honors Algebra I
Honors Algebra IIHonors Chemistry
Honors English 10Honors English 9
Honors GeometryHonors Spanish III
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,000
Tuition Notes
o Prekindergarten: $6,276
o Kindergarten: $6,468
o Grades 1-6: $6,600
o Grades 7-12: $6,696
(These amounts include building fee, book/instructional fee and art fee)
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Mrs Lynn Moorehead
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13 sports
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Volunteers
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
27 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
4-H ClubAnchor Club
Better Together Encouragement TeamComputer Science National Honor Society
Crown ClubDebate Team/Mock Trial
Duke Tip ProgramElementary Book Club
Extreme Engineering Club (Gr. 3-6)Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
MAIS and National Spelling BeeMAIS Reading Fair
National Honor SocietyQuiz Bowl Teams
SA Student AmbassadorsScience National Honor Society
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Elementary BandElementary Choir
High School BandHigh School Choir
International Thespian SocietyNorth Mississippi High School Drama Fest
Winter /Color Guard Team
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Pee Wee BasketballPee Wee Cheerleading
Pee Wee Football
School Notes
- Starkville Academy is an independent, college preparatory school educating students in pre-kindergarten thru grade twelve. Starkville Academy offers balanced, affordable, high-quality education in a Christian environment that meets the needs of students and parents alike.
- Academic excellence is integrated with a passion to develop a strong foundation for young leaders who uniquely shape the world in which we live.
- The mission of Starkville Academy is to provide quality educational programs in a safe, Christian environment that will challenge students to excel academically, physically, socially, spiritually and culturally.
- Approximately 97% of Starkville Academy students attend post-secondary schools
- Students consistently score above the state and national average on the ACT.
- Starkville Academy offers numerous courses to provide every student the opportunity to meet the requirements of admission to a major college or university.
- Starkville Academy offers a Dyslexia Therapy Program for lower grades
- Starkville Academy offers a gifted program for students in grades 3 - 6.
- Starkville Academy offers a full array of sports opportunities for students.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- MIDN Tyler Highfield, USN, Starkville Academy Class of 2022 -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Starkville Academy cost?
Starkville Academy's tuition is approximately $40,000 for private students.
What schools are Starkville Academy often compared to?
Starkville Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Starkville Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Starkville Academy?
The acceptance rate of Starkville Academy is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.
Who are famous alumni from Starkville Academy?
Starkville Academy famous alumni include: MIDN Tyler Highfield, USN, Starkville Academy Class of 2022.
What sports does Starkville Academy offer?
Starkville Academy offers 13 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis and Track and Field. Starkville Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for most sports offered.
What is Starkville Academy's ranking?
Starkville Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Starkville Academy?
The application deadline for Starkville Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Starkville Academy vs. Starkville Christian School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Starkville Academy is Starkville Christian School (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Sports: 2
Christian
303 Lynn Lane
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7453
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
5100 Henryville Rd
Pheba, MS 39755
(662) 494-7513
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 18 students
Baptist
806 Tarlton Rd
Crawford, MS 39743
(662) 272-9000
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: K-6 | 36 students
Alternative School
Po Box 1475
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 889-7003
Distance: 16.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students
Christian
1682 N Eshman Ave
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5043
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Sports: 2
Christian
303 Lynn Lane
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7453
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
5100 Henryville Rd
Pheba, MS 39755
(662) 494-7513
Distance: 16.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students
Christian
1682 N Eshman Ave
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5043
Distance: 22.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 143 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
173 Mcleod Rd
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-8524
Distance: 23.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students
Christian
625 Magnolia Ln
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Sports: 2
Christian
303 Lynn Lane
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7453
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
5100 Henryville Rd
Pheba, MS 39755
(662) 494-7513
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 18 students
Baptist
806 Tarlton Rd
Crawford, MS 39743
(662) 272-9000
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: K-6 | 36 students
Alternative School
Po Box 1475
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 889-7003
Distance: 16.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students
Christian
1682 N Eshman Ave
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5043
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Sports: 2
Christian
303 Lynn Lane
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-7453
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
5100 Henryville Rd
Pheba, MS 39755
(662) 494-7513
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 18 students
Baptist
806 Tarlton Rd
Crawford, MS 39743
(662) 272-9000
Distance: 16.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students
Christian
1682 N Eshman Ave
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5043
Distance: 22.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 143 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
173 Mcleod Rd
Louisville, MS 39339
(662) 773-8524
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Vocational School
501 East Church Street
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4152
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-4152
8559.5 miles
Gr: 7-12
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 South Street
Mathiston, MS 39752
(662) 263-8373
Mathiston, MS 39752
(662) 263-8373
8560.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 62% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
195 Old Cumberland Rd.
Maben, MS 39750
(662) 263-5321
Maben, MS 39750
(662) 263-5321
8562.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
127 Sturgis-maben Road
Sturgis, MS 39769
(662) 465-7956
Sturgis, MS 39769
(662) 465-7956
8563.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 South Jackson Street
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4193
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 324-4193
8571.6 miles
Gr: 5 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
School Reviews
5 4/6/2019
I love this school
5 12/9/2018
Starkville Academy students choose from a wide variety of sports and arts, including musicals and one act competition plays, band, chorus, and dance. Seniors graduate with dual credit in Freshman Composition, College Algebra, Trigonometry, and Calculus. Many teachers have master's degrees, and one has a doctorate. Class size averages from 12-20. Students receive one-on- one help from teachers, who also sponsor extracurricular competitions in Quiz Bowl and Mock Trial. Members of Anchor Club and Crown Club participate in many community service project and earn college scholarships. Graduates often return to teach at Starkville Academy because of the caring and supportive coaches and teachers. Students are well-prepared for college majors and jobs in many fields including engineering, medicine, law, and forestry. After teaching at Starkville Academy, I highly recommend this school. My son, a graduate, is a mechanical engineer with Entergy's Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Plant. He has traveled nationwide and presented and published papers along with the head of the department.
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The average acceptance rate in Mississippi is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
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