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#43 of 131 private schools in MS

Top 32% of private schools

The Piney Woods School

High School · Piney Woods, MS

A private high school in Piney Woods, MS serving grades 8th – 12th.

Private

11 WARD LN # 100, Piney Woods, MS 39148

  • 8.4:1 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)
A-7.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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School Day Length9.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,766.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Diversity Index15%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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Enrollment61
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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 The Piney Woods 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable

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

College educated

100%

Poverty rate

0%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black91.8%
Two or More6.6%
Hispanic1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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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.

The Piney Woods School is listed in Piney Woods, MS; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Piney Woods School

The Piney Woods School is a private high school in Piney Woods, MS, serving approximately 61 students in grades 8th-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 131 private schools in MS.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Piney Woods School

What grades does The Piney Woods School serve?

The Piney Woods School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend The Piney Woods School?

The Piney Woods School has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Piney Woods School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Piney Woods School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Piney Woods School rank in MS?

The Piney Woods School ranks #43 of 131 private schools in MS.

What is The Piney Woods School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Piney Woods School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Piney Woods School a private school?

Yes, The Piney Woods 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 The Piney Woods School a religious school?

The Piney Woods School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
61
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
9.6 hours
Days Per Year
184 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Rankin County
Area population (ZIP 39148)
13
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 39148; 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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