Kemper County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Kemper County (2026-27)

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

Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
201 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,150
$8,197

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
93 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
2%
# Black Students
6 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
166 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
83%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
28 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
14%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

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).

Recent Articles

Private School Tuition Insurance: Is It Worth Buying?
Private School Tuition Insurance: Is It Worth Buying?
Is private school tuition insurance worth buying? Learn what policies cover, compare costs and exclusions, and decide whether protecting your tuition investment makes financial sense for your family.
Medical Leave and Private School Tuition: Parent Guide
Medical Leave and Private School Tuition: Parent Guide
What happens to private school tuition during medical leave? Learn about refunds, tuition insurance, enrollment contracts, financial aid, and protecting your child's education while managing unexpected medical expenses and recovery.
Private School Commute: Is the Travel Time Worth It?
Private School Commute: Is the Travel Time Worth It?
Is the commute to private school worth it? Learn how to calculate travel time, protect family routines, assess student well-being, and decide whether a longer journey makes educational sense.

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links