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#63 of 131 private schools in MS

Top 47% of private schools

Bass Memorial Academy

High School

6433 U S HWY 11, Lumberton, MS 39455

Private

Enrollment

71

Student-Teacher

9.3:1

Score

6.3

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Mississippi private schools

#63 of 131

In Lumberton

#2 of 2

public schools

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Bass Memorial Academy

6.3/10

High School in Lumberton · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.4/10

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About Bass Memorial Academy

Bass Memorial Academy is a private high school in Lumberton, MS. Bass Memorial Academy serves approximately 71 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Bass Memorial Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 131 private schools in MS.

How it comparesOn par with MS schools
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • MS avg 6.0

What Parents Should Know

At 71 students, Bass Memorial Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 9.3:1 students to teachers, Bass Memorial Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Bass Memorial Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Bass Memorial Academy compares to the 3 public schools in Lumberton, MS

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
This School
vs
9.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
71
This School
vs
270
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
8.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 57.7% vs 0%
White 22.5% vs 0%
Black 19.7% vs 0%
Bass Memorial Academy Lumberton Public Avg

All Schools in Lumberton

School Rating
Bass Memorial Academy (this school) 6.3
LUMBERTON ELEMENTARY 7.8
LUMBERTON HIGH SCHOOL 7.9
BAXTERVILLE SCHOOL 8.6

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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 MS.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 2.7 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,104
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 58%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.5 / 10
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Enrollment 71
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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 MS

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 57.7%
White 22.5%
Black 19.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6433 U S HWY 11, Lumberton, MS 39455

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bass Memorial Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. LUMBERTON HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 7.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is OAK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 14.2 miles away, in nearby Hattiesburg), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PURVIS HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.9/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Purvis), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Lumberton, see our Lumberton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 15.3 mi
School Distance Rating
BASS CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lumberton 0.0 mi 6.4
PURVIS LOWER ELEMENTARY Purvis 2.2 mi 7.3
PURVIS HIGH SCHOOL Purvis 2.7 mi 5.9
PURVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL Purvis 2.8 mi 6.6
PURVIS UPPER ELEMENTARY Purvis 2.9 mi 6.3
LAMAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Purvis 4.3 mi 4.9
LUMBERTON ELEMENTARY Lumberton 7.4 mi 7.8
LUMBERTON HIGH SCHOOL Lumberton 7.4 mi 7.9
DIXIE ATTENDANCE CENTER Hattiesburg 10.4 mi 9.2
BAXTERVILLE SCHOOL Lumberton 10.5 mi 8.6
OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL Hattiesburg 12.8 mi 7.0
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY Hattiesburg 13.1 mi 8.2
BELLEVUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hattiesburg 13.1 mi 7.8
OAK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL Hattiesburg 14.2 mi 6.7
PRESBYTERIAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hattiesburg 14.2 mi 4.3
PRESBYTERIAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hattiesburg 14.4 mi 6.2
GRACE COMMUNITY SCHOOL Hattiesburg 15.0 mi
THAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hattiesburg 15.4 mi 6.3
FORREST COUNTY AGRICULTURAL HI SCH Brooklyn 13.6 mi 4.8
N R BURGER MIDDLE SCHOOL Hattiesburg 15.3 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 39455 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,232

Median Home Value

$102,700

Median Rent

$749/mo

Population

9,030

College Educated

12.5%

Homeownership

86%

Avg Commute

31.3 min

Poverty Rate

17.3%

Median Age

44.4

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School Rating
THE PINEY WOODS SCHOOL Piney Woods, MS 6.8
MS SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Brookhaven, MS 7.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bass Memorial Academy

What grades does Bass Memorial Academy serve?

Bass Memorial Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bass Memorial Academy?

Bass Memorial Academy has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bass Memorial Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Bass Memorial Academy is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bass Memorial Academy rank in MS?

Bass Memorial Academy ranks #63 of 131 private schools in MS.

What is Bass Memorial Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Bass Memorial Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bass Memorial Academy a private school?

Yes, Bass Memorial Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bass Memorial Academy a religious school?

Bass Memorial Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
8 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
21 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
71
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
184 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lamar County

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