Pillow Academy is an independent college preparatory
school which serves approximately 816 students from the
five-county area in and around Greenwood, Mississippi.
The school is located on Highway 82 just three miles
west of Greenwood on a 58 acre campus, with physical
facilities that are modern and practical. Pillow enrolls
students from Leflore, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes,
Sunflower, Washington, and Tallahatchie counties in kindergarten
through high school, offering a diverse combination of
academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
Teacher to student ratio in grades 6 - 12: 1:15
The faculty is extremely stable with average tenure
being 10 years, many having served the school longer.
All teachers take professional courses toward the
renewal of certification and are involved in a staff
development program each year.
As a college preparatory school, 99% of Pillow students
enter college. ACT scores from graduates are
consistently above the state and national average.
Pillow Academy's ACT average over the past five years is
23. The ACT average for students enrolled in the
University Honors Track is 29.
The curriculum for high school students is divided into
3 tracks: Community College Track, University Track,
University Honors Track. University and University
Honors Tracks meet all requirements for entrance into
all Mississippi 4-year universities; Community College
Track meets all requirements for entrance into community
colleges. Honors courses are offered in English,
mathematics, and science. Advanced Placement courses are
offered in biology, chemistry, physics, U.S. history,
and calculus. College Dual Enrollment is offered for
English IV (English Composition I and II), Algebra III
(College Algebra), Speech, and Art Appreciation. Dual
Enrollment courses are designated by DE after the
course. Extracurricular activities include newspaper
staff,
annual staff, web staff, dance team, cheerleading, band,
football, basketball, softball, cross-country, tennis,
track, golf, soccer, baseball, Envirothon, Fellowship
of Christian Athletes, Spanish Club, Green and Gold
Ambassadors, Wildlife Conservation Club, Junior
Engineering Technology Society, Lion's Leadership Club,
Mississippi Model Security Council, Mustang Club
(Honors), Quiz Club, Honor Society, Stock Market Club,
Student Council, Thespian Society, 4-H Potential
Realized in Diverse Environments (P.R.I.D.E.), and Young
Emerging Leaders of Leflore Program (Y.E.L.L.)
Pillow Academy is accredited by the Mississippi
Association of Independent Schools and the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools.
Grading Scale:
A = 90 and above
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
F = Below 70
Pillow Academy 69601 Hwy. 82 West Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-1266 www.PillowAcademy.com
annual staff, web staff, dance team, cheerleading, band,
football, basketball, softball, cross-country, tennis,
track, golf, soccer, baseball, Envirothon, Fellowship
of Christian Athletes, Spanish Club, Green and Gold
Ambassadors, Wildlife Conservation Club, Junior
Engineering Technology Society, Lion's Leadership Club,
Mississippi Model Security Council, Mustang Club
(Honors), Quiz Club, Honor Society, Stock Market Club,
Student Council, Thespian Society, 4-H Potential
Realized in Diverse Environments (P.R.I.D.E.), and Young
Emerging Leaders of Leflore Program (Y.E.L.L.)