Simpson County Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Mendenhall, MS
124 Academy Cir, Mendenhall, MS 39114
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- BCollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2011–12
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Mendenhall, Mississippi, Simpson County Academy is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 560 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 20% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year. Mississippi has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 560
- Teachers
- 38 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 245 girls, 315 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 40% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 85% of Christian schools in Mississippi.
- Compared with 65 Christian schools in Mississippi.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Mississippi
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Simpson County Academy whether it takes part.
- Education Scholarship Account (students with disabilities) · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Simpson County Academy
What grades does Simpson County Academy serve?
Simpson County Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Simpson County Academy?
About 560 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Simpson County Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Mississippi has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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