Canton Academy vs. Madison Ridgeland Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Madison Ridgeland Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
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Student Body
Overview
The philosophy on Canton Academy is based on Christian principles and academic excellence.
We believe that each student should have an opportunity to reach his/her maximum potential.
It is our responsibility to provide each student with varied learning experiences so that they may grow intellectually, socially, morally and physically.
The school shares with home, church and community the responsibility of providing each individual with the opportunity to make his/her best contribution to the democratic society in which they live.
Madison Ridgeland Academy serves 1290 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. The student:teacher of Madison Ridgeland Academy is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Other.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
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Year Founded
1965
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Students Body
Total Students
274 students
1290 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
154
Kindergarten Students
25
96
Grade 1 Students
15
86
Grade 2 Students
20
89
Grade 3 Students
13
90
Grade 4 Students
10
88
Grade 5 Students
23
58
Grade 6 Students
12
97
Grade 7 Students
15
102
Grade 8 Students
18
40
Grade 9 Students
22
111
Grade 10 Students
24
91
Grade 11 Students
19
94
Grade 12 Students
23
94
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
135 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
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Average Class Size
17
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Number of AP Classes
2
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:10
Average ACT score
22
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(land)
(land)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,000
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Tuition Notes
All information may be located on admissions page of canton academy website / varies for grades
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% on Financial Aid
10%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
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Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Jenny Wadford
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Admissions Associate
Elaine Pounds
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
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Sports
Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Weightlifting
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Annual Staff, Beta Club, FCA, National Honor Society, Spainish Club, Student Council
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