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#78 of 433 private schools in GA

Top 18% of private schools

Mount De Sales Academy

High School · Macon, GA

A private high school in Macon, GA serving grades 6th – 12th.

Private

851 ORANGE ST, Macon, GA 31201

  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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Diversity Index62%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment485
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in GA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Mount De Sales Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 73Very Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High5,147/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$22,936

Median home value

$151,400

Median rent

$912/mo

College educated

29.4%

Homeownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

42.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White53.6%
Black26.6%
Two or More9.5%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian4.9%
Native American0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–121.0 mi876Compare →
Vip Academy (virtual)Enrollment path unverified3.84–121.6 mi476Compare →
Georgia Academy for the BlindEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–121.9 mi90Compare →
Price AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated3–121.9 mi15Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mount De Sales Academy is listed in Macon, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Mount De Sales Academy

Mount De Sales Academy is a private high school in Macon, GA, serving approximately 485 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #78 of 433 private schools in GA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mount De Sales Academy

What grades does Mount De Sales Academy serve?

Mount De Sales Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Mount De Sales Academy?

Mount De Sales Academy has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount De Sales Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Mount De Sales Academy is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mount De Sales Academy rank in GA?

Mount De Sales Academy ranks #78 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Mount De Sales Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Mount De Sales Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mount De Sales Academy a private school?

Yes, Mount De Sales Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Mount De Sales Academy a religious school?

Mount De Sales Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
485
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Bibb County
Area population (ZIP 31201)
7,862
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
33.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31201; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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