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The Piney Woods School

5.00 (2 reviews)

5096 Highway 49 S
Piney Woods, MS 39148

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Tel: (769) 232-1909

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The Piney Woods School in Piney Woods, MS serves 86 students in grades 8 through 12 within a rural community setting.

Founded in 1909, this Christian–affiliated alternative school operates on a 2,000–acre campus.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with 7 total teachers providing co–ed education.

The student body is 100% students of color, ranking the school among Mississippi's top 20% for diversity.

The Piney Woods School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and a state or regional independent school association.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MS School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 86 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The Piney Woods School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Year Founded

1909

Campus Size

2000 acres

Student Body

Total Students

86 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 19%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Piney Woods School's ranking?

The Piney Woods School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for The Piney Woods School?

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

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 5/12/2017

This school has given my child the education that I wish every child could have. She has been able to compete with other private schools. Her dreams of traveling has become reality. Best investment ever!!!

- Posted by Parent - Kathy Parker

5 7/17/2015

Looking for a teacher opening.

- Posted by Teacher - lilly

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MS School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 86 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $10,675 for elementary schools and $11,358 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Mississippi is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).