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Humphreys Academy

Independent school · Grades 1–12

Belzoni, MS

800 Pluck Rd, Belzoni, MS 39038

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • BCollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in Mississippi
  • Growing: enrollment up 19% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Belzoni since at least 2011

In Belzoni, Mississippi, Humphreys Academy is an independent private school for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. About 140 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in Mississippi. Enrollment is up about 19% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year. Mississippi has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–12
Students
140
Teachers
26.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 73 girls, 67 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 25% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in Mississippi (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of independent schools in Mississippi.
    • Compared with 13 independent schools in Mississippi.

    Students by survey year

    118’11–12130’13–14156’15–16167’17–18158’19–20156’21–22140’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    112
    25
    312
    415
    58
    66
    710
    810
    913
    1020
    1116
    1213

    Student body

    White86%
    Black9%
    Two or more races2%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    Asian1%

    Help paying tuition in Mississippi

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Humphreys Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Mississippi's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Humphreys Academy

    What grades does Humphreys Academy serve?

    Humphreys Academy serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend Humphreys Academy?

    About 140 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Humphreys Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Mississippi has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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