Training \ k-12 Public/Private Schools
There are over 91,000 students enrolled in the public school districts throughout MEDA’s region. Each school district has programs designed to help pupils meet their full potential as students, citizens, and future employees.
School
District |
Accreditation
Status |
Student
Enrollment
Enrollment |
Classroom
Pupil/
Teacher
Ratio |
Expenditure
Per Pupil |
Graduation
Rate |
Mean ACT
Score |
Attala County |
Accredited |
1,300 |
13.09 |
$7,813 |
85.33% |
17.8 |
Kosciusko Public |
Accredited |
2,085 |
15.34 |
$6,468 |
100.00% |
18.5 |
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Copiah County |
Accredited |
3,069 |
17.55 |
$6,240 |
85.63% |
17.6 |
Hazlehurst City |
Accredited |
1,712 |
16.63 |
$6,565 |
80.00% |
16.2 |
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Hinds County |
Accredited |
5,776 |
16.06 |
$5,977 |
82.64% |
18.9 |
Hinds AHS |
Accredited |
307 |
15.54 |
$9,834 |
67.14% |
15.1 |
Jackson Public |
Advised |
31,640 |
16.14 |
$7,433 |
72.13% |
17.2 |
Clinton Public |
|
4,899 |
16.31 |
$6,062 |
85.00% |
20.6 |
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Leake County |
Accredited/I1 |
3,345 |
16.59 |
$6,022 |
80.00% |
17.4 |
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Madison County |
Accredited |
9,891 |
15.07 |
$6,164 |
95.31% |
20.7 |
Canton Public |
Accredited |
3,393 |
17.50 |
$6,163 |
55.56% |
16.5 |
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Rankin County |
Accredited |
16,014 |
15.43 |
$6,200 |
91.39% |
19.8 |
Pearl Public |
Accredited |
3,647 |
15.48 |
$6,567 |
90.00% |
20.1 |
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Simpson County |
Accredited |
4,249 |
16.81 |
$6,675 |
80.14% |
17.2 |
Source: Mississippi Department of Education, 2003-2004 Report Card |
Private Schools
Mississippi’s private school system offers an alternative in education. There are 25 private schools dispersed through the seven-county region.
Private Schools in MEDA’s Region |
Location |
Amazing Christian School |
Jackson |
Canton Academy |
Canton |
Central Hinds Academy |
Raymond |
Christ Missionary Industrial |
Jackson |
Copiah Academy |
Gallman |
Covenant Christian |
Jackson |
East Rankin Academy |
Pelahatchie |
First Presbyterian Day School |
Jackson |
Hillcrest Christian School |
Jackson
|
Jackson Academy |
Jackson |
Jackson Preparatory School |
Jackson |
Leake Academy |
Madden |
Madison-Ridgeland Academy |
Madison |
Mother Goose Christian Academy |
Jackson |
Mt. Salus Christian School |
Clinton |
Park Place Christian School |
Brandon |
Pinelake Christian School |
Brandon |
Simpson Academy |
Mendenhall |
Rebul Academy |
Learned |
The Briar Woods Kindergarten |
Jackson |
Tri-County Academy |
Flora |
Trinity Pre-School |
Jackson |
Union Academy |
Georgetown
|
University Christian School |
Flowood |
The Veritas School |
Jackson |
