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De Kalb Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 201 students in De Kalb, MS, 25% of all K-12 students in De Kalb, MS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in De Kalb, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in De Kalb, MS (2026-27)

Map of Kemper Academy
Kemper Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students
Christian
Walnut Ave
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-2232
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De Kalb, MS Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
201
Students
+390.2% (+160 students) 10-yr
$4,150
Avg. Tuition
4%
Students of Color
+300.0% (+3.0 pp) 7-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+300.0% (+9.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (De Kalb)
This State (MS)
# Schools
1 School
247 Schools
# Students
201 Students
55,084 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDe Kalb, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025201227179
2024201225172
2023211221174
202241226185
202141217180
202041209171
201941228175
201841227172
201741234180
201641239178
201541210167
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% Students of Color
4%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearDe Kalb, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20254%19%34%
20244%19%34%
20232%19%33%
20221%18%33%
20211%19%32%
20201%19%32%
20191%17%31%
20181%17%31%
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0.30
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearDe Kalb, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20250.300.480.65
20240.300.480.65
20230.280.490.65
20220.020.470.64
20210.020.480.64
20200.020.480.64
20190.020.480.63
20180.020.480.63
20170.020.460.61
20160.020.450.61
20150.020.460.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDe Kalb, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20221%4%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
6 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDe Kalb, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20253%9%7%
20243%9%7%
20231%9%8%
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# White Students
166 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
83%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDe Kalb, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202583%70%52%
202483%70%52%
202384%69%52%
202299%70%54%
202199%70%54%
202099%70%54%
201999%70%56%
201899%70%56%
201799%71%58%
201699%72%58%
201599%71%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
28 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
14%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDe Kalb, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202514%16%26%
202414%16%26%
202315%17%25%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
17 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDe Kalb, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202512:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
20237:112:111:1
20223:112:111:1
20213:112:111:1
20203:112:112:1
20193:112:112:1
20183:112:112:1
20173:113:112:1
20163:113:112:1
20153:112:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,150
$10,203
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in De Kalb, MS?
1 private schools are located in De Kalb, MS.
What percentage of students in De Kalb go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in De Kalb are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in De Kalb?
100% of private schools in De Kalb are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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