Magnolia Heights School, Senatobia
| Magnolia Heights School | |
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| Location | |
| , United States 34°36′13″N 89°58′15″W / 34.60361°N 89.97083°W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Mississippi private school |
| Motto | "Molding tomorrow's leaders through excellence today" |
| Established | August 1970 |
| Headmaster | Cliff Johnston |
| Faculty | 48 |
| Enrollment | 712[1] |
| Campus | Rural |
Campus size | 32 acres (13 ha) |
| Colors | Cardinal and Navy |
| Mascot | Chiefs |
| Website | www.MagnoliaHeights.com |
Magnolia Heights School is a private school in Senatobia, Mississippi. The school was established in 1970 as a segregation academy.[2]
Foundations
Magnolia Heights School was founded by Nat G. Troutt, encouraged by a group of citizens who desired segregated education in the Tate County after desegregation. In the school's first session in 1970–71, 233 students attended with the first senior class graduating fifteen students on the front campus of the school. School enrollment in the 2015-16 year was 628. In grades 1–12, 5 of 584, or less than 1%, of students were black.[1]
The school was part of a wave of segregation academies that opened after the court ordered desegregation of Mississippi public schools.[2]
Academics
In 2017, the school claimed a 100% graduation rate, with 100% offered scholarships.[3]
Notable alumni
- Cameron Lawrence, former NFL player
- Addison Lawrence, former football player for Mississippi State[4]
- Cooper Pratt, MLB player for the Milwaukee Brewers[5]
- Cole Prosek, American baseball player drafted by the Chicago White Sox[6]
References
- 1 2 "Private School Universe Survey". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
- 1 2 Aiken, Charles S. (March 24, 2003). The Cotton Plantation South Since the Civil War. JHU Press. p. 278. ISBN 9780801873096.
- ↑ "Sensational Senatobia: A Community On The Rise". Delta Business Journal. November 15, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
- ↑ "Addison Lawrence - Football".
- ↑ Mitchell, JT (June 16, 2026). "Former Magnolia Heights standout Cooper Pratt called up by Milwaukee Brewers - SuperTalk Mississippi". Retrieved July 12, 2026.
- ↑ Hutchens, Sam (July 11, 2026). "Ole Miss signee Cole Prosek picked by Chicago White Sox in 2026 MLB Draft". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved July 11, 2026.