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#62 of 131 private schools in MS

Top 47% of private schools

The Reading Nook Academy

School · Brookhaven, MS

A private school in Brookhaven, MS serving grades Pre-K – 11th.

Private

1208 HONEY CREEK LN NE, Brookhaven, MS 39601

  • 8.7:1 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+7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-1.8 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours990
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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Diversity Index24%
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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Enrollment113
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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 Reading Nook 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average643/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$43,750

Median home value

$121,000

Median rent

$772/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

70.5%

Poverty rate

24.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White85.8%
Black14.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brookhaven Academy Educational FoundationPrivate · tuition4.7PK–123.7 mi560Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

The Reading Nook Academy is listed in Brookhaven, MS; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Reading Nook Academy

The Reading Nook Academy is a private school in Brookhaven, MS, serving approximately 113 students in grades Pre-K-11th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 131 private schools in MS.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Reading Nook Academy

What grades does The Reading Nook Academy serve?

The Reading Nook Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.

How many students attend The Reading Nook Academy?

The Reading Nook Academy has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Reading Nook Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at The Reading Nook Academy is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Reading Nook Academy rank in MS?

The Reading Nook Academy ranks #62 of 131 private schools in MS.

What is The Reading Nook Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

The Reading Nook Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Reading Nook Academy a private school?

Yes, The Reading Nook 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 The Reading Nook Academy a religious school?

The Reading Nook Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 11th
Enrollment
113
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lincoln County
Area population (ZIP 39601)
23,748
Area average commute
24.2 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 39601; 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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