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PRIVATE SCHOOLS STARKVILLE ACADEMY Enrollment: 821 Kindergarten through high school Accredited by Mississippi Private School Association and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 662-323-7814

Starkville Academy is a college preparatory school for grades K-12 that advocates a holistic approach to education in a Christian environment. SA has obtained the highest accreditation rating by the Mississippi Private School Association and is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The campus is situated on 27 acres located just off Highway 25 South on Academy Road and has four major classroom facilities.

The 60 members of the 1999 graduation class were offered over $500,000 in college scholarships. There have been numerous National Merit Scholars in the schools's 30-year history. All seniors are required to take the ACT.

The past 3-year averae on the ACT is 22.6. Last year's 23 students on the accelerated track had an ACT average of 26. Ninety-nine percent of the students go on to colleges and universities across the nation.

Starkville Academy's Mathematics and Science Team has finished in the top 10 percent in the state of both public and private schools. SA students have consistently been finalists in art competitions, science fairs, and spelling bees. The Starkville Academy band has won all superior honors throughout its history. SA offers a wide variety of sports for student athletes. Volunteer teams have consistently won numerous athletic championships.

Starkville Academy's faculty is composed of certified teachers, many of whom hold advanced degrees. They participate in opportunities for their continued professional growth and development, and they are active in numerous professional and community organizations.