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3 schools use the "Confederates" mascot.
Most common states: Mississippi (3)
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The Confederates mascot, though not as common as some other school mascots, has a significant history, especially in Mississippi. This person-based mascot was once used by a few schools, including one in a small town where it sparked a lot of discussion about its appropriateness. The term "Confederates" refers to those who fought for the Confederate States of America during the Civil War, which can be a sensitive topic. In Mississippi, this mascot was used by schools like the University of Southern Mississippi, although they quickly changed it to the Southerners in the 1940s. Today, the use of this mascot is largely a thing of the past, as many schools have moved away from it due to its historical connotations. However, it's interesting to see how school mascots can reflect and shape community conversations about history and identity. So, the next time you hear about school mascots, remember that they can be more than just symbols – they can be catalysts for important discussions. 🛡️
Hear how the Confederates fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 3 programs flying the Confederates banner across Mississippi. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Blair Vargas
Mississippi Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Mississippi. With 3 schools per million residents, the Confederates is part of daily conversations here.”
Blair Hughes
Mississippi Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Confederates delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Casey Singh
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
3 schools in our database use the Confederates mascot across 1 state.
The Confederates shows up most in Mississippi (3). Ms also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Confederates as a Person and Historical Figure mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Confederates most often (1 schools). Elementary (1) and Middle School (1) also feature this mascot.