2023 Best Schools for STEM in Mississippi

• Columbus, MS•

• Public School•

• 11-12

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  Rating 4.57 out of 5  202 reviews

Senior: Last year as a junior moving into a new environment, I was not prepared for all of the new things that I would see and the new people I would meet. This year as a senior, I am so excited to go back to school to see all the amazing people and prepare for college. MSMS (Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science) is a school like no other. This is one of the best schools in Mississippi and it sure lives up to that. It is a place where you can make lifelong friendships and for it to be a small little school, it feels like the entire world.... Read 202 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 238

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Ridgeland, MS•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  98 reviews

Parent: I am a current parent, and St. Andrew's is the only place I'd send my children. The faculty is high caliber, talented, and dedicated to their students. I really think there is a place for everyone at St. Andrew's. If athletics is your thing, the school has multiple state championship winning teams each year. If it's academics and college prep, the school offers rigorous APs as well as Honors courses, with more high level options available to students as virtual courses too. Most of all it is a welcoming community for families, everyone is valued and supported. My children love the school.... Read 98 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,097

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Flowood, MS•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  71 reviews

Junior: I have been at Jackson Prep since 6th grade and have loved every second of it! The staff and students are some of the best people you will ever meet. I have had the best mentors through the years. So many amazing teachers have taught me valuable lessons not only in the classroom, but also out of class. I feel that Jackson Prep gives you so many more opportunities that you may not get at other schools. The college counseling program is amazing. The art department is absolutely amazing! We have great athletics, clubs and events. I know high school will always be this amazing experience I can look back on as an adult.... Read 71 reviews

• grade A

• Students 837

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Meridian, MS•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  74 reviews

Junior: Coming from a background where education means more than just going through high school to obtain a college degree, I can say with absolute certainty Lamar School checks all the boxes. On another side, t balances education with athletics/humanities to create a wholesome experience for all of its students.... Read 74 reviews

• grade A

• Students 571

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Bay St. Louis, MS•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.07 out of 5  54 reviews

Parent: Making the decision to partner with SSC to educate our boys was the best decision. Being part of the SSC for the past 7 years and counting has been life changing . As parents of members of the classes of '21,'22, and '25 we have watched our boys thrive. SSC is the complete package. Academics:The Marine Science Department is phenomenal. Imagine being waist deep in the Gulf of Mexico during science class. The Academic Assistance Program for those with learning differences is a stand out. Athletics: besides the big 3, SSC offers soccer, lacrosse and many others. Clubs: Student Council, Scuba and Academic clubs are a small sampling. Spiritual: Though we are not Catholic,SSC offers the environment we want for our sons. The Celebration of Mass, Retreats, and Brothers of the Sacred Heart being visible and available check that box. The campus is a Sanctuary. Our boys feel safe. We know they are safe. SSC is more than a school. It's more than buildings. SSC is a community.... Read 54 reviews

• grade A

• Students 342

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Jackson, MS•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.34 out of 5  88 reviews

Junior: Jackson Academy offers a wide variety of opportunities for its students. There is a wide variety of boys/girls sports that are very successful at the state level, including a D1 producing girls VB team. JA also offers strong arts programs such as show choir, band, theatre, and color guard. Unlike any other MS school, JA offers a sports broadcasting program comparable to SEC sports productions. JA's history and English departments are the strongest academic aspects of the school. The maths and science departments are good, but nothing exceptional. All in all, the school has something for everyone, whether it be challenging academics, high-performing sports, or more creative pursuits.... Read 88 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,200

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Ocean Springs School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  333 reviews

Alum: I'm not so sure about others, but with each class having about 450 kids, I can say that Ocean Springs High School is great. This school has consistently been in the top 3 high schools in the entire state. It spits out an abundance of talented individuals every year, being talented in academics, athletics, and music & arts. Located near the edge of Ocean Springs, the school itself is quite large, with a simple, two floor design, with 4 main hallways in total. There are many classrooms, a large cafeteria, two gymnasiums, and a spacious library. Furthermore, the main structure includes a CTE building for certain classes like aquaculture, robotics, contemp. health, and family dynamics. Outside of the school, there are plenty of parking spots for students, soccer fields, greenhouses, and softball fields. Academics are good. The math and english departments are great, while the science departments are so and so. The school excels in most sports and competitions except football.... Read 333 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,808

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Madison County School District, MS•

• 9

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 398

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Hattiesburg, MS•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.23 out of 5  39 reviews

Junior: I enjoy my school! The teachers are for the most part wonderful. The atmosphere is great and i feel well prepared for college. I do worry about my mental health and how it’s pushed aside, but i guess it’ll have to be an internal battle. The bathrooms need some attention, but other than that, the facilities are great. I may not be a fan of school in general, but PCS is my family and i can’t imagine myself anywhere else.... Read 39 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 945

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Biloxi, MS•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  80 reviews

Freshman: Attending St. Patrick Catholic High School has been a great experience. Everyone is so supportive of all your decisions. The teachers all help and make sure you understand everything before they move on with the rest of the class. I love this high school, and I know everyone else does, too!... Read 80 reviews

• grade A

• Students 622

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Vicksburg, MS•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.69 out of 5  54 reviews

Senior: As a student at Vicksburg Catholic School for twelve years now, I have come to appreciate the school greatly. My favorite quality about Vicksburg Catholic School is the student-teacher relationships. The teachers make great strides towards bonding with the students more and more each year. This gives students a chance to get closer with their teachers, providing a better learning experience overall. The faculty has always ensure the students have a beneficial learning experience while still enjoying our time here. Another factor about Vicksburg Catholic School I appreciate greatly is the push for academic greatness. I feel that our teachers push us at this academic level to ensure we our adequately prepared for our college careers.... Read 54 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 263

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Oxford School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  179 reviews

Sophomore: Oxford High School is a diverse, initiative public high school that has plenty of opportunities for success, no matter who you are or what you want to pursue. Oxford has all sorts of programs, including the Career and Technical Education programs, which host classes from Information Technology and Engineering to Horticulture and HVAC. Additionally, Oxford High thrives because of a foundation built by their administrative faculty. Leaders of all kinds exists at Oxford, including numerous students that become Ambassadors or leaders of programs at the school. With a plethora of opportunities, Oxford is a great fit for anyone, no matter whether you're looking for a sport, a technical class, a verbal class, or any type of accelerated learning.... Read 179 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,267

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Hattiesburg, MS•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  83 reviews

Parent: My children have attended Sacred Heart since Pre-K and it has been a wonderful, nurturing experiencing that has allowed them to excel in academics, fine arts and sports. They start learning Spanish in Pre-K, have access to multiple fine arts programs, and participate in youth sports through the school. In addition, my kids have worked on community service projects every year that teach them the importance of supporting others and making a difference. The teachers are wonderful and we’ve had a great experience!... Read 83 reviews

• grade A

• Students 698

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Greenwood, MS•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  60 reviews

Alum: As a graduate of Pillow Academy, as well as a parent of a current student, it is a wonderful small school with very big accomplishments. It has a real family feel that goes along with small towns. So proud to be a graduate and to be able to send my daughter there. I would change the amount the teachers get paid as well as offer benefits. I feel this would draw even more experienced and capable teachers, as well as raise morale for current teachers.... Read 60 reviews

• grade B

• Students 755

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Belden, MS•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.45 out of 5  47 reviews

Senior: I enjoy the Christian education. The smaller school allows more one on one with teachers. It also allows you to play numerous sports. The smaller overall classes allows everyone to learn from each other.... Read 47 reviews

• grade A

• Students 561

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Pass Christian Public School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.34 out of 5  150 reviews

Senior: Pass Christian High School has given me an excellent experience through high school. They had good classes, although not exceptional offers because it is a small school, but their teachers were great!... Read 150 reviews

• grade A

• Students 653

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• DeSoto County School District, MS•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.12 out of 5  147 reviews

Niche User: Lewisburg High School is great academically. They challenge you and push you to do your best. The teachers and staff are exceptional. I've always felt safe and protected at this school. However, there isn't enough college prep or career targeted classes, in my opinion. They have one career and college readiness class, which was slightly useful. I wish they went into more depth in the class to prepare us better for our future. On the topic of our future, I would have liked to see more career specific courses. For example, I am interested in Veterinary Medicine, but I didn't have the same resources to learn more like those interested in nursing did. Overall, Lewisburg is a great school, but could be so much better if they were more inclusive.... Read 147 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,227

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Madison County School District, MS•

• 10-12

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  Rating 4.12 out of 5  403 reviews

Sophomore: My experience at Madison Central High School has been nothing but amazing. The teachers and staff are all very knowledgeable and so kind. There is always something fun happening at the school. Them school has so many state champion titles, including football this year! We are always celebrating the school successes, next weekend we have a community parade to celebrate Madison Central and all its amazing students and staff. I would never ask for anything different at this wonderful school!... Read 403 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,237

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Southaven, MS•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  88 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. SeniorOct 29 2019Overall Experience Report Rating 5 out of 5 I really loved my time at Northpoint Christian School! Not only was I given opportunities to grow in my walk spiritually, but I was also given a lot of ways to get involved and plugged in. The community there is amazing! The teachers are very supportive and loving as well. I know if I ever need anything they will be there!... Read 88 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,070

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Clinton Public School District, MS•

• 9

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  9 reviews

Alum: My experience at Sumner Hill was the start of my better experiences concerning school. I've never really done well in academics and the environment provided really helped me improve with a lot. The school and overall district put time into making sure students are able to enjoy multiple extracurricular activities instead of having to pick one over the other and they still do.... Read 9 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 426

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Biloxi Public School District, MS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  266 reviews

Senior: Biloxi High School is a school that provides students with high-quality equipments and technology to prepare students for the classes, such as Chemistry and math courses. They have a calm, nice courtyard that is filled with beautiful plants and flowers. Also, there are teachers who are devoted to guiding students in the right path and willing to listen to students. Also, I love the food there, especially the hot meal line. There are days they serve hot gumbo and spaghetti. Delicious! A full, good lunch is all I need after working hard in my classes. However, I would want the school to serve more various food especially the breakfast menu. Moreover, I want the school to have more fun events for students to attend or participate in.... Read 266 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,742

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Madison, MS•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  63 reviews

Parent: MRA is a college prep school with a Christian emphasis that prepared my daughter thoroughly for college! From kindergarten to high school graduation the academics, leadership opportunities, community service programs, and true family atmosphere nurtured her to be very well equipped for her future. The faculty and staff are amazing and still remain interested in her well being even after she graduated.... Read 63 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,310

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Bay St Louis, MS•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.27 out of 5  41 reviews

Senior: I began attending Our Lady Academy in Bay St Louis, Mississippi at the beginning of my seventh grade year. I cannot believe five years have gone by so fast! My school's Mission Statement: "Our Lady Academy is an all-girls college preparatory junior/senior high school which teaches Catholic Christian doctrine, morals and values; promotes academic exellence, encourages the students to give service to others and to be disciples of Christ, and challenges them to achieve their God-given potential as young ladies in their local and world communities. " Of course, as a seventh grader, I did not understand exactly what this meant; however, OLA absolutely abides by their mission statement. Not only do they have a wonderful and supportive staff, I have done of hundreds of community service hours, and have loved every minute of it. I will go forward with the values, study and work ethics that OLA and my family has enstilled in me and take them all with me on this next chapter of my life!... Read 41 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 234

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Petal School District, MS•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.21 out of 5  160 reviews

Junior: Great school! Petal High is ranked fourth within Mississippi. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Petal High is 29%. The total minority enrollment is 29%, and 55% of students are economically disadvantaged. Petal High is the only high school in the Petal School District.... Read 160 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,167

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Lamar County School District, MS•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.05 out of 5  262 reviews

Sophomore: Ok, I originally left a terrible review about this place, but honestly, it's not that bad of a school. It is going downhill however, and the fights have gotten worse since I've come back. Administration is ok, but they're not great. They could be better at letting parents and students know what's going on with school and with planning. There could be a lot more clubs. There could also be more challenging classes. But I feel like there's a good diverse group of people who'll accept you into their group, and they're fairly accepting of those who are LGBTQIA+. Honestly, to sum it all up, it's not perfect, it's your average American school. You just have to make it a good experience, and you'll make great memories here. Do your part in making this a great school in not only the state, but for the whole country. Go Warriors!... Read 262 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,701

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1