Magnolia Heights School is a private school in Senatobia, Mississippi. The school was established in 1970 as a segregation academy. Foundations Magnolia Heights School was founded by Nat G. Troutt, encouraged by a group of citizens who felt the need for alternative education in the Tate county area. 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. The school was part of a wave of segregation academies that opened after the court ordered desegregation of Mississippi public schools. Academics In 2017, the school claimed a 100% graduation rate, with 100% offered scholarships. Notable alumni Cameron Lawrence, former NFL player Addison Lawrence (American Football), Former NFL Player References Educational institutions established in 1970 Private elementary schools in Mississippi Private high schools in Mississippi Schools in Tate County, Mississippi Private middle schools in Mississippi Preparatory schools in Mississippi Segregation academies in Mississippi