For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 201 students in De Kalb, MS (there are , serving 603 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in De Kalb, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in De Kalb, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
草榴社区 Schools in De Kalb, MS (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 Town (De Kalb)
This State (MS)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
201 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
19%
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
$10,203
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
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
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
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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