Education

Mississippi has always taken education seriously. In fact, Mississippi was the first state in the U.S. to create a state-supported institution for the handicapped. It was also one of the first states to establish a system of junior colleges. Today, Mississippi offers students an array of educational opportunities at its public and private schools, secondary vocational/technical centers, community colleges, and colleges and universities. To learn more about education in Mississippi, click the buttons below.

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