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#17 of 131 private schools in MS

Top 12% of private schools

Central Holmes Christian School

School · Lexington, MS

A private school in Lexington, MS serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

130 ROBERT E LEE DR, Lexington, MS 39095

  • 8.9:1 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 MS.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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School Day Length7.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,278
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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Diversity Index30%
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-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment199
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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.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Central Holmes Christian 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$36,838

Median home value

$93,400

Median rent

$604/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

64.8%

Poverty rate

32.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39095; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White82.4%
Black14.1%
Two or More3.0%
Hispanic0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Central Holmes Christian School is listed in Lexington, MS; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Central Holmes Christian School

Central Holmes Christian School is a private school in Lexington, MS, serving approximately 199 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 131 private schools in MS.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central Holmes Christian School

What grades does Central Holmes Christian School serve?

Central Holmes Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Central Holmes Christian School?

Central Holmes Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Holmes Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Central Holmes Christian School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Central Holmes Christian School rank in MS?

Central Holmes Christian School ranks #17 of 131 private schools in MS.

What is Central Holmes Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Central Holmes Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Central Holmes Christian School a private school?

Yes, Central Holmes Christian 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 Central Holmes Christian School a religious school?

Central Holmes Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
199
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.1 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Holmes County
Area population (ZIP 39095)
6,652
Area average commute
33.6 min
Area median age
40.6
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 39095; 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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