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#86 of 131 private schools in MS
Happy Start Learning Academy
Elementary School · Macon, MS
A private elementary school in Macon, MS serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
14505 US HIGHWAY 45, Macon, MS 39341
- 7.8:1 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 Happy Start Learning 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average464/100K
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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
$43,326
Median home value
$88,900
Median rent
$595/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39341; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Nash Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 638 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Happy Start Learning Academy is listed in Macon, MS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Happy Start Learning Academy
Happy Start Learning Academy is a private elementary school in Macon, MS, serving approximately 39 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #86 of 131 private schools in MS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Happy Start Learning Academy
What grades does Happy Start Learning Academy serve?
Happy Start Learning Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Happy Start Learning Academy?
Happy Start Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Happy Start Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Happy Start Learning Academy is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Happy Start Learning Academy rank in MS?
Happy Start Learning Academy ranks #86 of 131 private schools in MS.
What is Happy Start Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Happy Start Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Happy Start Learning Academy a private school?
Yes, Happy Start Learning Academy is a private coeducational school with a Pentecostal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Happy Start Learning Academy a religious school?
Happy Start Learning Academy has a Pentecostal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Pentecostal
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Noxubee County
- Phone
- (662) 726-5307
- Area population (ZIP 39341)
- 6,929
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 39341; 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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