The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is Mississippi’s only public, residential high school specifically designed to meet the needs of the Magnolia State’s most academically gifted and talented students, with an emphasis on STEM education. We enroll approximately 240 juniors and seniors each year.
As a school created to serve Mississippi’s brightest students, MSMS excels at providing innovative learning experiences, leadership development opportunities, and holistic residential life programs geared toward high-achieving students. MSMS students are challenged and encouraged to reach their full academic potential.
Cost To Attend
MSMS is a public high school, so there is no application fee and admitted students do not pay tuition or book fees. However, because we are a residential school, families must pay $500 per semester for housing and meals and approximately $200 per year for miscellaneous fees. Financial assistance is available for eligible families.
Admissions Process Timeline
September 19 – Online Application Opens
November 3 – Fall Preview Day (at MSMS)
February 1 – Applications Due at 11:59pm
February 24 – Applications Reviewed & Scored
March 23 – Candidate Interviews & Placement Testing (at MSMS)
March 28 – Final Selection
April 1 (Delayed to April 8th) – Decision Letters Emailed
April 20 – New Student Orientation (at MSMS)
July 12 – Conditions & Final Transcripts Deadline
August 3 – Move-In Day
To learn more about the application process, click here.
