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#37 of 131 private schools in MS

Top 28% of private schools

Oak Hill Academy

School

1682 N ESHMAN AVE, West Point, MS 39773

Private

Enrollment

306

Student-Teacher

8:1

Score

6.9

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Mississippi private schools

#37 of 131

In West Point

#1 of 2

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Oak Hill Academy

6.9/10

School in West Point · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.8/10

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About Oak Hill Academy

Oak Hill Academy is a private school in West Point, MS. Oak Hill Academy serves approximately 306 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Oak Hill Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 131 private schools in MS.

How it compares0.6 pts above MS schools
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • MS avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 8:1 students to teachers, Oak Hill Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill Academy compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in West Point, MS

Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
This School
vs
13:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
306
This School
vs
490
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
7.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 94.4% vs 0%
Asian 3.6% vs 0%
Black 1.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 0.3% vs 0%
Oak Hill Academy West Point Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Oak Hill Academy (this school) 6.9
FIFTH STREET SCHOOL 7.8
EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.9
WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL 5.8
CHURCH HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.8
SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.4

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)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.2 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 11%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 306
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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)

White 94.4%
Asian 3.6%
Black 1.6%
Hispanic 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1682 N ESHMAN AVE, West Point, MS 39773

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Oak Hill Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. OVERSTREET ELEMENTARY (rated 8.5/10, 15.0 miles away, in nearby Starkville), which scores notably higher. Another option is EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, FIFTH STREET SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in West Point, see our West Point schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 15.5 mi
School Distance Rating
FIFTH STREET SCHOOL West Point 0.7 mi 7.8
EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Point 1.0 mi 7.9
WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL West Point 1.7 mi 5.8
TECH GENERATION LEARNING CENTER West Point 1.5 mi 4.7
CHURCH HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Point 2.1 mi 6.8
SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Point 2.2 mi 7.4
WEST LOWNDES HIGH SCHOOL Columbus 12.2 mi 4.8
COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL Columbus 11.8 mi 3.8
SOCSD/MSU PARTNERSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL Starkville 13.8 mi 7.5
ABERDEEN HIGH SCHOOL Aberdeen 15.3 mi 6.8
ABERDEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Aberdeen 15.2 mi 5.8
BELLE SHIVERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Aberdeen 15.4 mi 7.4
SUDDUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Starkville 14.2 mi 6.7
HERITAGE ACADEMY Columbus 13.7 mi 6.1
COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Columbus 13.8 mi 5.2
WEST LOWNDES ELEMENTARY Columbus 15.6 mi 4.7
FRANKLIN ACADEMY Columbus 14.4 mi 4.3
OVERSTREET ELEMENTARY Starkville 15.0 mi 8.5
HENDERSON/WARD-STEWART ELEMENTARY Starkville 14.9 mi 7.7
ARMSTRONG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Starkville 15.5 mi 5.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 39773 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$38,914

Median Home Value

$128,300

Median Rent

$727/mo

Population

14,771

College Educated

19.9%

Homeownership

67.6%

Avg Commute

19.6 min

Poverty Rate

24.2%

Median Age

39.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Oak Hill Academy

What grades does Oak Hill Academy serve?

Oak Hill Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Oak Hill Academy?

Oak Hill Academy has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill Academy is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Oak Hill Academy rank in MS?

Oak Hill Academy ranks #37 of 131 private schools in MS.

What is Oak Hill Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Hill Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Oak Hill Academy a private school?

Yes, Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill Academy a religious school?

Oak Hill Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
10 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
40 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
306
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Clay County

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