Carroll Academy vs. Pillow Academy
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School Overview
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Overview
Carroll Academy strives to lead students to develop skills and knowledge in the Arts and Sciences and to develop an understanding of their privileges and responsibilities in relation to their family, community, state, nation, and God.
Carroll Academy is a fully accredited member of the Mississippi Private School Association.
Carroll Academy Elementary strives to lead students to develop skills and knowledge in the Arts and Sciences and to develop an understanding of their privileges and responsibilities in relation to their family, community, state, nation, and God.
Our purpose at Carroll Academy Kindergarten is multifold to educate children so that they will develop fully their intellectual, social, and creative capabilities; to instill an enthusiasm for learning; and to develop a sense of resposible participation in society.
We also hope that our students will grow in self-esteem and self-discipline, will meet the academic challenges, and care for the needs of others In addition to the academic challenges at Carroll Academy, the teachers are also committed to building a good foundation in the Christian way of life as well as the social and emotional development of each child.
Pillow Academy's leadership in teaching, athletics, and service make it a beacon of excellence in education.
Thirty five years ago the founders of Pillow Academy had a vision of quality education for Greenwood and the surrounding counties.
Pillow Academy's mission, as a college preparatory school, is to educate the whole child in an environment of academic excellence and Christian values, so that each child is challenged to grow and mature in knowledge, wisdom, and service.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Students Body
Total Students
325 students
849 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
26
51
Kindergarten Students
19
153
Grade 1 Students
18
50
Grade 2 Students
19
50
Grade 3 Students
15
50
Grade 4 Students
20
50
Grade 5 Students
25
67
Grade 6 Students
22
50
Grade 7 Students
14
50
Grade 8 Students
32
78
Grade 9 Students
30
50
Grade 10 Students
31
50
Grade 11 Students
29
50
Grade 12 Students
25
50
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
78 teachers
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:11
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling