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The Piney Woods School

5096 Highway 49 S
Piney Woods, MS 39148
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鈥揳ffiliated alternative school operates on a 2,000鈥揳cre campus.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 12:1 with 7 total teachers providing co鈥揺d 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.

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Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
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.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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).

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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).

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