2020 Best Schools for STEM in MississippiAbout this List

The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science

• Public School
• Columbus, MS
• 11-12
• 132 reviews

Senior: MSMS is such an amazing school. My first year at this school was pretty good. I will admit, this school is NOT for everyone, and even still, you need to do a little adjusting. Upcoming juniors: take advance of every opportunity and stay focused on your work. I know the first semester will seem terrible (or maybe not) but it gets better. The teachers and staff work so hard to make sure we all succeed. My peers are so intelligent and creative; it's really mindblowing. This school is just really good!
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• A+

• 245 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Andrew's Episcopal School

• Private School
• Ridgeland, MS
• PK, K-12
• 79 reviews

Senior: St. Andrew's is a great college preparatory school, and it is a liberal school based in the Christian tradition. Located in Mississippi, it is definitely a bubble of liberalism in the deep south. Most students are stressed and anxious, but they are also good time managers. Grades are almost everything to most students, but students are still involved in many clubs and sports. Kindness is key at this school!
Read 79 Reviews

• A+

• 1,172 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jackson Preparatory School

• Private School
• Flowood, MS
• 6-12
• 54 reviews

Senior: Jackson Prep is one of the leading academic private schools in the state. It has challenged me and prepared me for whats ahead. I like the classes and teachers as well as my extra curricular activities. It is stressful and difficult to manage all of my classes as well as time outside of class. There is an added pressure at Prep because of their drive for students to be involved in everything offered at the school. The class of 2020 has been described as the most anxious and stressed out class to go through Jackson Prep in a while and it is because of its small size and pressure put on us from teachers, parents, and ourselves. Jackson Prep prepares you for the next step academically, but it does a poor job making sure its students are thriving and managing themselves.
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• A+

• 837 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jackson Academy

• Private School
• Jackson, MS
• PK, K-12
• 75 reviews

Junior: Jackson Academy is without a doubt the number one school in Jackson, MS. Jackson Academy focuses on it students ability to succeed and prioritizes this over even a students speed at taking in information. They do whatever they can to insure that each student is showing their full potential as they grow closer to a college level. Because much of the school is student led with guidance of proctors and teachers, there are no real issues in the school because the students have implemented the majority of decisions. It is also a great school because they distribute your own device specifically for you that you may take home to enjoy and do your homework on. Currently every high school student is given an IPad or computer in order for them to excel technologically and academically
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• A+

• 1,200 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ocean Springs High School

• Ocean Springs School District, MS
• 9-12
• 287 reviews

Senior: The Ocean Springs School District has provided me with an extraordinary education. I have been attending school at Ocean Springs High School for the last four years, and the level of vigorous learning overcomes any other high school in Mississippi. I have maintained a 3.9 GPA while being involved with three different extracurricular activities. Even though this school excels in academic levels of all kinds, I feel the administration schedules too many non-educational days. There are the days of which I miss out on furthering my education: holiday breaks, teacher work-days, pep rallies, field days, half days, and local holidays, such as Mardi Gras which is only celebrated along the Mississippi and Louisiana gulf coast. While this may not be a popular choice amongst any other students, I believe education shall not be taken for granted.
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• A

• 1,774 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Saint Stanislaus High School

• Private School
• Bay St. Louis, MS
• 7-12
• 42 reviews

Alum: This is an all-boy Catholic High School founded by a religious order called the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. I went here from 7th-12th grade, and I can't imagine going anywhere else. It was tough academically but my years here really prepared me for college. In fact, my freshman year as a Chemical Engineering major was easier than my senior year at Stanislaus. There are lots of clubs, organizations, and sports available, and the food is fantastic.
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• A

• 380 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lamar School

• Private School
• Meridian, MS
• PK, K-12
• 70 reviews

Senior: A small Christian school that embodies the will of Jesus in everything; from the morning announcements to the football games, everything at Lamar School is a great environment to learn and grow.
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• A

• 571 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Patrick Catholic High School

• Private School
• Biloxi, MS
• 7-12
• 67 reviews

Sophomore: I love my catholic high school! They really listen to your problems, and i feel like i’m am in a family. You aren’t a number there like many other schools. I was honestly really scared to go here because I was moving schools in ninth grade. When I had gone there for a year, I really realized how welcoming and open the students are. I feel so close to everyone there! I also really like how the teachers care about your grades. The offer free tutoring before and after school. The athletics are amazing, and we keep bringing in so many state championships. I also love how they try to engage you in the so many fun events and clubs they offer there. It is a true college prep school. One of my siblings went to college from St Patrick and has been getting very high A’s in all Calculus! The results really show! I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else!
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• A

• 442 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Oxford High School

• Oxford School District, MS
• 9-12
• 153 reviews

Senior: I think that Oxford High School gave me an amazing education that will help me continue my education in college. The teachers put in 100% and are always helpful and understanding of the students. The preparatory for college will take me a long way in my upcoming college courses. Our administrators, parents, teachers, and counselors did a fantastic job of directing our student population and helping them prepare for college. Oxford's education system is one-on-one and need-based which is why I had the best learning experience at this district rather than any other.
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• A

• 1,198 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Madison-Ridgeland Academy

• Private School
• Madison, MS
• PK, K-12
• 52 reviews

Junior: MRA is honestly the best school in the Madison Ridgeland area. It’s a great environment for kids of all ages and backgrounds, and you can easily see the faculty actually cares about their students. There is a wide range of athletic teams for students to participate in, and the fine arts program is top-of-the-line. The student body is very friendly and accepting- when I first came to the school in the 7th grade, I felt like I knew everyone really well by the end of the first week. The academics are engaging and challenging, and MRA offers a variety of Advanced Placement classes to truly prepare the students for college. MRA is a fantastic experience and I truly don’t think I would be enjoying high school this much anywhere else. 10/10
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• A-

• 1,230 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Joseph Catholic School

• Private School
• Madison, MS
• 7-12
• 55 reviews

Niche User: Recently St. Joe has been stepping up game in various areas. New sports have been added, buses have been purchased, the cafeteria staff has been making an effort in providing better lunches, academic courses are becoming more rigorous, etc. . .


However, as a student, my overall experience at Saint Joe has been filled with ups and downs. Socially, St. Joe is like every other school out there. There have been great moments at St. Joe but those moments do not outweigh the bad moments. Do not assume that the Catholic ideology will ensure that every child is protected from bullying. I was genuinely surprised at the lack of kindness that was showed by not only most of the students but teachers and other staff members as well.

You must find your own group of friends in order to make this a good place for you.
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• A

• 400 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pass Christian High School

• Pass Christian Public School District, MS
• 9-12
• 132 reviews

Senior: Over my high school career, I have had the privilege of attending an amazing high school. Not only do they stick to their core values of encouraging through learning, but they also will support someone struggling. I have learned so much from going to Pass Christian High School. I have been pushed and tested at this school, but, in the end, I wouldn’t have gone to any other school. I am so glad to be a Pass High Pirate!
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• A

• 576 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Madison Central High School

• Madison County School District, MS
• 10-12
• 368 reviews

Senior: Madison central has felt like a home to me for the last 2 years. I’m incredibly sad that its my last year there. The teachers have poured so much encouragement and love into every since student and have made each of us feel so welcomed. Though the school work may be difficult at times, I don’t ever wake up dreading going to school because the staff and students make the day so much fun. Madison central also has incredible Friday night lights and it will take a special school to beat our peprallies. I love my Jaguars and would do anything to stay one for the rest of my life!
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• A

• 1,319 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Presbyterian Christian School

• Private School
• Hattiesburg, MS
• PK, K-12
• 24 reviews

Senior: This is a very good school. I wish there were more Dual Credit Classes. Ap classes are abundant but out of date. School spirit has increased recently, overall the atmosphere is very welcoming. The Dual credit sciences are very good for college preparations. Almost all teachers are willing to help you understand a subject and give extra help in the morning. New athletic facilities were added this year to benefit all sports. The girls recently received a a locker room; this is a big deal for a lot of sports that can benefit form this addition. There is also a new weight room for all sports to utilize. While this is a relatively small school, there is a group for everyone to fit into and a sense of overall inclusiveness.
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• A-

• 945 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Brookhaven Academy Educational Foundation

• Private School
• Brookhaven, MS
• PK, K-12
• 4 reviews

Parent: I love the Christian environment in which my children are able to grow and learn in. The teachers are wonderful to work with and help the student reach their fullest potential. Outside the classroom, there's excitement with plenty of sports! I love BIG BLUE!!! BA is a family school.
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• A-

• 428 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Oak Grove High School

• Lamar County School District, MS
• 9-12
• 206 reviews

Alum: I loved Oak Grove because I realized what it means to be apart of something bigger than myself. I loved the teachers who pushed me to strive to do better, and they prepared me for college. The people are out-of-this-world! If there is one thing I would change, it would be to allow our traditions to not be sensored or interrupted by administration (I.g. Running the halls as seniors and yelling at opponents during a sporting event). Our extra curricular actives keep the community involved in one another, and they allow students to experience new ideas and activities. Our facilities are some of the best in the state (indoor volleyball facility and rebuilt football stadium). Overall, I enjoyed my precious memories as an Oak Grove Warrior, and I will never forget alma mater I do proudly sang for 13 years. Once a warrior, always a warrior.
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• A

• 1,686 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Heritage Academy

• Private School
• Columbus, MS
• PK, K-12
• 16 reviews

Senior: Heritage is great at preparing thier students for college. Writing skills and term papers are inforced to push students to thier highest potential. It just improved the science lab this year and got new desks. Heritage is on its way to better and safer enviroment for its students!
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• A-

• 481 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Central Academy

• Private School
• Macon, MS
• PK, K-12

• C+

• 82 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Petal High School

• Petal School District, MS
• 9-12
• 147 reviews

Senior: Petal High is an amazing school. It’s very fundamentally, the diversity is wide and everyone gets along majority of the time. Petal High is like one big family, when one needs help, we all help. It’s like a family full of people i’ve been with all my life, and i love it!
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• A

• 1,234 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Biloxi High School

• Biloxi Public School District, MS
• 9-12
• 215 reviews

Alum: As an involved student at Biloxi High, I felt right at home! From having the opportunity to planning homecoming, to performing on the field during halftime with my AMAZING band, and everything in between, I have learned to love this place and love it even more as my alma mater.
Read 215 Reviews

• A

• 1,628 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Gulfport High School

• Gulfport School District, MS
• 9-12
• 218 reviews

Senior: Gulfport High School is excellent, from the principles to the counselors to the teachers. All of the staff members want what's best for the students. Not only do students receive a basic education but also an advanced education . Gulfport High gave me the opportunity to take advanced classes, college courses for both Jefferson Davis Community College and Gulfport High School, middle college (where you would be enrolled in high school and college at the same time and graduate with an associates and your GED), and also institute classes which are classes that help you decide what career field you are interested in. Here at this school you will be prepared for college and your career before you ever get started. Gulfport is in fact an excellent school!
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• A

• 1,535 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northpoint Christian School

• Private School
• Southaven, MS
• PK, K-12
• 63 reviews

Senior: I love the Christian environment! The teachers are very involved in your academics. You can have many opportunities for extracurricular, even though the school is small. One thing I would like to see a change in is an opportunity to take more AP Classes and a different school schedule for seniors like those at public schools.
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• A

• 960 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vicksburg Catholic School

• Private School
• Vicksburg, MS
• 7-12
• 50 reviews

Senior: My experience at Vicksburg Catholic School has been full of amazing learning experiences, helpful and friendly teachers and staff, and life long friendships. Going to a relatively small school like VCS is, gave me a sense of inclusiveness, and the friendships I've made are bound to last forever. The teachers and staff are warm, welcoming, kind, and very knowledgeable. My overall experience at VCS has been nothing short of amazing.
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• A-

• 263 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Oak Hill Academy

• Private School
• West Point, MS
• PK, K-12
• 11 reviews

Senior: When I moved to Oak Hill I was very excited to know about the activities that we do. Everyone is very close here and no one feels left out. We even have our own families at school with the teachers as parents and kids from every grade in each family. This brings everyone together in a fun and eventful way. The education at Oak Hill is also very good. I feel it will get us all college ready and we will be prepared. This is a very good school in a lot of ways and I am so glad I chose to come here!
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• B-

• 280 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cathedral School

• Private School
• Natchez, MS
• PK, K-12
• 60 reviews

Parent: I liked that the teacher instruction. It helped my child easily transition from high school to college. I wasn’t pleased with some of the administrative decisions and fairness for all students.
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• B+

• 666 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio