Head Start Programs in Mississippi

Mississippi is home to 279 federally funded head start programs. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Browse by city below to find local listings.

Cities with head start programs in Mississippi

Gulfport, MS 46 providers Jackson, MS 142 providers Greenville, MS 41 providers Hattiesburg, MS 33 providers Biloxi, MS 23 providers Brookhaven, MS 14 providers Lexington, MS 8 providers Forest, MS 5 providers Hollandale, MS 4 providers Holly Springs, MS 8 providers Southaven, MS 15 providers Batesville, MS 10 providers Belzoni, MS 12 providers Booneville, MS 7 providers Canton, MS 16 providers Carthage, MS 12 providers Clarksdale, MS 12 providers Collins, MS 5 providers Columbia, MS 9 providers Crystal Springs, MS 9 providers Drew, MS 5 providers Durant, MS 3 providers Fayette, MS 6 providers Gautier, MS 10 providers Indianola, MS 12 providers Kosciusko, MS 10 providers Laurel, MS 19 providers Leland, MS 7 providers Lucedale, MS 11 providers Moss Point, MS 10 providers Philadelphia, MS 12 providers Picayune, MS 14 providers Tunica, MS 5 providers West Point, MS 15 providers Bay Springs, MS 3 providers Belmont, MS 3 providers Burnsville, MS 3 providers Byhalia, MS 5 providers Byram, MS 11 providers Calhoun City, MS 3 providers Centreville, MS 4 providers Charleston, MS 4 providers Choctaw, MS 5 providers Cleveland, MS 8 providers Corinth, MS 10 providers Edwards, MS 3 providers Eupora, MS 5 providers Fulton, MS 7 providers Glendora, MS 2 providers Grenada, MS 9 providers Hickory Flat, MS 2 providers Houston, MS 8 providers Louisville, MS 9 providers Magnolia, MS 4 providers Mayersville, MS 2 providers Mccomb, MS 18 providers Meridian, MS 34 providers Oxford, MS 14 providers Pascagoula, MS 13 providers Pass Christian, MS 6 providers Pearl, MS 14 providers Pelahatchie, MS 3 providers Petal, MS 14 providers Pontotoc, MS 7 providers Rosedale, MS 2 providers Saucier, MS 4 providers Shaw, MS 3 providers Starkville, MS 15 providers Tchula, MS 3 providers Terry, MS 2 providers Vancleave, MS 6 providers Walnut, MS 3 providers Walnut Grove, MS 4 providers Water Valley, MS 5 providers Waynesboro, MS 5 providers Weir, MS 2 providers Wiggins, MS 6 providers Yazoo City, MS 12 providers Aberdeen, MS 5 providers Ackerman, MS 2 providers Ackerman, MS 1 providers Amory, MS 9 providers Ashland, MS 1 providers Avon, MS 1 providers Bay St Louis, MS 7 providers Bogue Chitto, MS 3 providers Bude, MS 2 providers Carrollton, MS 2 providers Coldwater, MS 2 providers Columbus, MS 31 providers Conehatta, MS 2 providers Crenshaw, MS 1 providers De Kalb, MS 3 providers Diberville, MS 6 providers Duck Hill, MS 2 providers Foxworth, MS 3 providers Friars Point, MS 2 providers Gloster, MS 1 providers Greenwood, MS 26 providers Hattiesburg, MS 16 providers Hazlehurst, MS 7 providers Heidelberg, MS 1 providers Hernando, MS 8 providers Jonestown, MS 1 providers Kilmichael, MS 1 providers Liberty, MS 1 providers Lumberton, MS 3 providers Macon, MS 6 providers Magee, MS 7 providers Mantachie, MS 3 providers Monticello, MS 2 providers Moorhead, MS 1 providers Mound Bayou, MS 2 providers Natchez, MS 15 providers Newhebron, MS 1 providers Newton, MS 5 providers Ocean Springs, MS 19 providers Port Gibson, MS 7 providers Prentiss, MS 3 providers Quitman, MS 6 providers Richton, MS 2 providers Ripley, MS 4 providers Shannon, MS 7 providers Sumrall, MS 2 providers Sunflower, MS 2 providers Tupelo, MS 44 providers Tylertown, MS 7 providers Vaiden, MS 2 providers Vicksburg, MS 24 providers Walls, MS 1 providers Woodville, MS 1 providers

About head start programs in Mississippi

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

Frequently asked questions

How many head start programs does Mississippi have?

This directory covers 279 federally funded head start programs in Mississippi, spread across 131 cities and counties, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).

What is the best way to compare head start programs in Mississippi?

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. Open the city listings above to reach individual profiles.

Data sources

Sources: Head Start Service Locations. Data as of 2026-10-07.

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