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Benedict Day School

27 Veritas Ln Sumrall, MS 39482

Tel: (601) 450-4413

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 180 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,900
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Benedict Day School in Sumrall, MS serves 180 students in kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
Founded in 2008, this Christian–affiliated school operates as a co–ed elementary and middle school with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1.
The school charges an annual tuition of $8,900 and employs 27 teachers to support its enrollment size.
Benedict Day School holds membership in a state or regional independent school association and maintains a nonsectarian religious orientation.
The student body includes 6% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within this rural Mississippi private school.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 180 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,900
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Benedict Day School
Kind	28
1	29
2	19
3	26
4	26
5	16
6	16
7	13
8	7

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Year Founded

2008

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Campus Size

30 acres

Student Body

Total Students

180 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,900

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Cecile Oliver - Current student at Isodore Newman School, holds leadership roles such as cheer captain and track captain. -
- Clay Thames - Alumnus of Baylor School, current student at Yale University, was Student Body President. -
- Harrison Foxworth - Valedictorian of Columbia High School and current student at Ole Miss. -
- Grace Hester - Pre-med double major in biology and chemistry at William Carey University. -
- Stella Bertram - Senior Beta President and Mu Alpha Theta President. -
- Carson Oliver - Student at Vanderbilt University, majoring in English. -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Benedict Day School cost?

Benedict Day School's tuition is approximately $8,900 for private students.

What schools are Benedict Day School often compared to?

Benedict Day School is often viewed alongside schools like Lamar Christian School by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from Benedict Day School?

Benedict Day School famous alumni include: Cecile Oliver - Current student at Isodore Newman School, holds leadership roles such as cheer captain and track captain., Clay Thames - Alumnus of Baylor School, current student at Yale University, was Student Body President., Harrison Foxworth - Valedictorian of Columbia High School and current student at Ole Miss., Grace Hester - Pre-med double major in biology and chemistry at William Carey University., Stella Bertram - Senior Beta President and Mu Alpha Theta President. and Carson Oliver - Student at Vanderbilt University, majoring in English..

When is the application deadline for Benedict Day School?

The application deadline for Benedict Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $8,178 for elementary schools and $9,048 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Mississippi is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).