Presbyterian Christian School 
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Summary
Presbyterian Christian School (PCS) has grown from 23 students in 1976 to a leading institution in the Pine Belt, offering Christ-centered education. With a commitment to academic excellence and spiritual development, PCS continually expands its programs and facilities to prepare students to impact the world for Christ. Each milestone reflects the school's dedication to nurturing faith and fostering lifelong learning.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Presbyterian Christian School
221 Bonhomie Rd
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Website: pcsk12.org
Phone: 601-599-0444
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 640586509
CEO/President: Jimmy Messer
Chairman: Ali Stayer
Board size: 8
Founder:
Ruling year: 1991
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 05/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
We are committed to equipping students with a Christ-centered education that nurtures their faith, character, and intellect. Our goal is to empower them to live purpose-driven lives and make a positive impact on the world for God's glory.
Mission statement
The mission of PCS is to provide a comprehensive college preparatory education distinguished by a Biblical worldview to equip students with the moral integrity, intellectual capacity, and social conscience to impact the world for Christ.
Statement of faith
What We Believe
The Ultimate Purpose
We believe the purpose of all human endeavor is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. God reveals how to do this through His Word, the Bible, inspired by the Holy Spirit.
The Nature of God
We believe in one true God, eternally existing as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Creation
We believe God created the heavens, the earth, and humanity in His image, giving mankind dominion over creation.
Human Identity
We believe God creates each person as male or female, reflecting His image. Rejecting one's biological sex is rejecting God's design.
The Fall
We believe Adam's sin brought spiritual death, corruption, and suffering to all humanity.
Redemption Through Christ
We believe Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man, obeyed God perfectly, died for sin, and rose again. He now intercedes for His people and governs the Church.
Salvation
We believe those who repent and trust in Christ alone are saved and welcomed into God's family, receiving all its privileges.
Christian Living
We believe Christians, empowered by the Holy Spirit, strive to live according to God's Word and reflect Christ's example.
The Church
We believe God established His Church to proclaim the gospel and administer the means of grace to His people.
Christ's Return
We believe Jesus Christ will return to judge the world, reward His people, and establish a new heaven and earth where His people will reign with Him forever.
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: K-12 Schools/Academies
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 224 of 1412 | 39 of 180 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 213 of 1412 | 50 of 180 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 153 of 1412 | 17 of 180 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 879 of 1413 | 135 of 180 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 13% | 23% | 15% | 6% | 20% | 19% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 87% | 77% | 85% | 94% | 80% | 81% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 93% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 85% | 88% | 92% | 57% | 87% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 76% | 79% | 88% | 92% | 57% | 87% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 15% | 12% | 8% | 43% | 13% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 7% | 9% | 7% | 4% | 28% | 11% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 5% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.54 | 0.40 | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.25 | 0.41 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.07 | 3.09 | 3.70 | 3.18 | 3.42 | 5.58 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.79 | 1.22 | 1.38 | 1.15 | 0.85 | 2.30 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.79 | 4.24 | 3.93 | 4.15 | 3.43 | 2.27 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.35 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.24 | 0.29 | 0.44 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.98 | 7.49 | 6.49 | 7.91 | 9.96 | 2.93 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 29% | 26% | 28% | 31% | 34% | 42% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 34% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 119% | 187% | 193% | 190% | 263% | 141% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $5,651,452 | $1,826,430 | $6,964,955 | $3,984,237 | $3,159,881 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $2,353,008 | $635,292 | $109,018 | $2,616,083 | $122,188 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $3,784,335 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $8,004,460 | $6,246,057 | $7,073,973 | $6,600,320 | $3,282,069 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $16,429,842 | $16,555,589 | $15,082,312 | $15,963,878 | $15,032,318 |
| Other long-term assets | $266,881 | $283,872 | $345,225 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $16,696,723 | $16,839,461 | $15,427,537 | $15,963,878 | $15,032,318 |
| Total assets | $24,701,183 | $23,085,518 | $22,501,510 | $22,564,198 | $18,314,387 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $1,262,730 | $1,057,068 | $1,077,136 | $1,295,122 | $920,122 |
| Other current liabilities | $625,566 | $532,159 | $625,761 | $626,766 | $524,530 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,888,296 | $1,589,227 | $1,702,897 | $1,921,888 | $1,444,652 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,232,323 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $4,495,006 | $4,844,103 | $5,332,266 | $5,837,394 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $4,495,006 | $4,844,103 | $5,332,266 | $5,837,394 | $6,232,323 |
| Total liabilities | $6,383,302 | $6,433,330 | $7,035,163 | $7,759,282 | $7,676,975 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $15,697,107 | $16,383,750 | $14,879,890 | $14,243,286 | $10,055,880 |
| With donor restrictions | $2,620,774 | $268,438 | $586,457 | $561,630 | $581,532 |
| Net assets | $18,317,881 | $16,652,188 | $15,466,347 | $14,804,916 | $10,637,412 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $2,677,232 | $1,456,161 | $567,582 | $1,953,263 | $1,678,182 |
| Program service revenue | $8,605,420 | $8,244,009 | $8,031,247 | $7,875,200 | $6,953,525 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $180,262 | $102,682 | $213,548 | ($23,328) | $64,889 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $8,785,682 | $8,346,691 | $8,244,795 | $7,851,872 | $7,018,414 |
| Total revenue | $11,462,914 | $9,802,852 | $8,812,377 | $9,805,135 | $8,696,596 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $9,074,833 | $8,617,011 | $8,150,946 | $5,637,631 | $7,534,957 |
| Management and general | $521,294 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fundraising | $201,094 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $9,797,221 | $8,617,011 | $8,150,946 | $5,637,631 | $7,534,957 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $1,665,693 | $1,185,841 | $661,431 | $4,167,504 | $1,161,639 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $1,665,693 | $1,185,841 | $661,431 | $4,167,504 | $1,161,639 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Jimmy Messer | Head of Scho | $237,345 |
Compensation data as of: 5/31/2025
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History
1976: PCS opened its doors with 23 students, founded with a vision to offer education through a Biblical lens. By 1978, enrollment grew to 55, prompting the need for expansion.
1980s: Portable classrooms were introduced as the school grew to 13 classrooms. During this period, a junior high program was successfully established.
1994 - 1999: PCS added high school grades, reaching K-12 status by 1998 with 635 students. The first graduating class, in 1999, consisted of 11 students.
2000: To address overcrowding, PCS opened a secondary campus on Bonhomie Road, housing grades 7-12 in a new 13-classroom facility.
2009: PCS merged with First Presbyterian Kindergarten to create a unified Christian education system in Hattiesburg. The preschool remains on the Hardy Street campus.
2012: The elementary school moved into a 58,000-square-foot state-of-the-art building, featuring 27 classrooms, labs, a library, music and art rooms, and a discovery lab.
Today: PCS serves nearly 1,000 students in grades K3-12 and employs over 120 faculty and staff. It remains steadfast in its mission to provide education that acknowledges God as Creator and Sustainer.