For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 201 students in Kemper County, MS (there are 4 public schools, serving 764 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Kemper County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Kemper County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Kemper County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kemper Academy
(Christian)
Walnut Ave
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-2232
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-2232
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Kemper County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
201 Students
55,136 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
17 Teachers
4,488 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,150
$11,704
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.48
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
6 Students
5,467 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
166 Students
41,492 Students
% White Students
83%
70%
# 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
9,395 Students
% of Others Students
14%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Kemper County, MS?
1 private schools are located in Kemper County, MS.
What percentage of students in Kemper County go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Kemper County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kemper County?
100% of private schools in Kemper County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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