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#70 of 131 private schools in MS
Kemper Academy
School · De Kalb, MS
A private school in De Kalb, MS serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
149 WALNUT AVE, De Kalb, MS 39328
- 10.2:1 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 Kemper Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average542/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$30,887
Median home value
$78,900
Median rent
$412/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
30.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39328; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Kemper Academy is listed in De Kalb, MS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Kemper Academy
Kemper Academy is a private school in De Kalb, MS, serving approximately 173 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #70 of 131 private schools in MS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kemper Academy
What grades does Kemper Academy serve?
Kemper Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Kemper Academy?
Kemper Academy has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kemper Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kemper Academy is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Kemper Academy rank in MS?
Kemper Academy ranks #70 of 131 private schools in MS.
What is Kemper Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kemper Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Kemper Academy a private school?
Yes, Kemper Academy 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 Kemper Academy a religious school?
Kemper Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 173
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kemper County
- Phone
- (601) 743-2232
- Area population (ZIP 39328)
- 4,836
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 39328; 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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