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#51 of 131 private schools in MS
Top 38% of private schools
Benedict Day School
Elementary School · Sumrall, MS
A private elementary school in Sumrall, MS serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
27 VERITAS LN, Sumrall, MS 39482
- 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
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Where Benedict Day School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,701
Median home value
$193,900
Median rent
$853/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39482; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumrall Baptist KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 4.6 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Sumrall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 943 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Benedict Day School is listed in Sumrall, MS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Benedict Day School
Benedict Day School is a private elementary school in Sumrall, MS, serving approximately 203 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 131 private schools in MS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benedict Day School
What grades does Benedict Day School serve?
Benedict Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Benedict Day School?
Benedict Day School has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benedict Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benedict Day School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Benedict Day School rank in MS?
Benedict Day School ranks #51 of 131 private schools in MS.
What is Benedict Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benedict Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Benedict Day School a private school?
Yes, Benedict Day School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Benedict Day School a religious school?
Benedict Day School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 203
- Gender Split
- 37% M / 63% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lamar County
- Phone
- (601) 450-4413
- Area population (ZIP 39482)
- 11,966
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 39482; 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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