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Mississippi Charter schools
Grade Levels
5-8
6-8
K-12
K-3
K-4
K-8
Pre-K-8
Grade Levels: K-8
School Leader: DeArchie Scott
Opened: 2019
School Focus:
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- High-quality instruction and college prep curriculum
- Focus on language and literacy
- Structured, supportive, and joyful school culture
Grade Levels: K-8
School Leader: Amanda Johnson
Opened: 2018
School Focus:
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- All students excel within structured, ambitious, and jubilant environments.
- All students grow and achieve with hard work and effective teachers.
- Comprehensive, targeted, and practice-based training ensures an effective teacher in every classroom.
- College preparatory curriculum, rigorous assessments, and data-driven instruction propel student achievement.
Grade Levels: K-8
School Leader: Dr. JoAnn Rucker
Opened: 2023
School Focus:
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- STEM school
- Students learn much more than reading, writing, and math
- Emphasis on science, technology, and creativity
- Helps students discover their passion, prop them up for success, and prepare them for the 21st century
Grade Levels: 6-8
School Leader: Dr. Tamala Shaw
Opened: 2020
School Focus:
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- Personalized, rigorous, and relevant college prep curriculum
- Project/Problem-based learning through Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
- Small classroom sizes for intentional personalized instruction
- ACT prep focus with all 8th graders taking the ACT
- Restorative approach to school culture
- Fully accredited by the NCA CASI, NWAC, SACS CASI
Grade Levels: Pre-K-8
School Leader: Patrick Edmond
Opened: 2015
School Focus:
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- Excellent teachers
- Grounded in the development of character, self-efficacy, and critical thinking skills
- Transform lives of students, their families, and the entire community
Grade Levels: 5-8
School Leader: Michael McDonald
Opened: 2015
School Focus:
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- Dedicated to creating safe, structured, welcoming environments where every student feels valued.
- Focus on academic excellence, strong teacher-student relationships, and partnerships with families.
- Committed to equity, opportunity, and joy in learning.
- Empowers students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally, preparing them to thrive in life.
Grade Levels: K-3
School Leader: Justin Clark
Opened: 2022
School Focus:
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- Dedicated to creating safe, structured, and welcoming environments where every student feels valued and supported.
- Focus on academic excellence, strong teacher-student relationships, and partnerships with families to help students reach their full potential.
- Commitment to equity, opportunity, and joy in learning
- Empowers students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally, preparing them to thrive in school and in life.
Grade Levels: K-4
School Leader: Kristen Williams
Opened: 2018
School Focus:
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- Dedicated to creating safe, structured, and welcoming environments where every student feels valued and supported.
- Focus on academic excellence, strong teacher-student relationships, and partnerships with families to help students reach their full potential.
- Commitment to equity, opportunity, and joy in learning
- Empowers students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally, preparing them to thrive in school and in life.
Grade Levels: 5-8
School Leader: Michael McDonald
Opened: 2016
School Focus:
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- Dedicated to creating safe, structured, and welcoming environments where every student feels valued and supported.
- Focus on academic excellence, strong teacher-student relationships, and partnerships with families to help students reach their full potential.
- Commitment to equity, opportunity, and joy in learning
- Empowers students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally, preparing them to thrive in school and in life.
Grade Levels: K-12
School Leader: La’Tesha Roby
Opened: 2023
School Focus:
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- Empower and inspire students to become change makers for the global good.
- Provide a rigorous and inclusive educational environment that nurtures students’ intellectual curiosity, fosters a passion for lifelong learning, and prepares them for success in college and beyond.
- Focus on science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines
- Value diversity, equity, and inclusivity
Grade Levels
5-8
6-8
K-12
K-3
K-4
K-8
Pre-K-8
Charter Schools Coming Soon
- Mississippi Global Academy
- Serving Grades: 4-12
- Opening: Fall 2026
- Location: Bolivar County
- Archway Charter School (Virtual Only)
- Serving Grades: 7-12
- Opening: 2026
- School Founder: Dr. David Hendon
- Location: Humphreys County