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Faith Christian School Photo - Faith Christian School is a joint ministry of Bro Wayne and his Wife Merry Hebert along with Center Ridge Baptist Church

Best Covington County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in Covington County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Covington County, MS include Faith Christian School and Seminary Baptist Church Kindergarten.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Covington County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Covington County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

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

Overview

This County (Covington County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
137 Students
55,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
4,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
47%
Average Class Size
6 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,500
$10,817
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.48
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
n/a
5,464 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
44 Students
41,482 Students
% White Students
39%
70%
# 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
9,394 Students
% of Others Students
60%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

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 include Faith Christian School and Seminary Baptist Church Kindergarten.
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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