The Piney Woods School

The Piney Woods School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
Piney Woods, MS
2.5
2.0
100 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average ACT Score
20
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$35,000
Religious Affiliation
Christian
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
C+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
16
Part Time Teachers
1
College Prep
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
19
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
3
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
90%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Black
84.9%
Hispanic
15.1%
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School Rankings

#3 Best Boarding HS in Mississippi
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Jackson State University 38 Students
Mississippi State University 29 Students
University of Mississippi 22 Students
Alcorn State University 17 Students
Howard University 15 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 15 Students
Belhaven University 14 Students
Clark Atlanta University 12 Students
Alabama State University 12 Students
Hinds Community College 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 15 Students
Biology 15 Students
Psychology 13 Students
Nursing 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Veterinary Sciences 9 Students
Computer Software Engineering 8 Students
English 7 Students
Communications 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.5 28 Reviews
2.0 Alum
7/10/2019
Piney woods was a great experience my 9th and 10th grade years. Meeting people from all over the globe was something that I enjoyed. I had lots of fun. During my junior and senior year, I saw a decline at the school with literally everything. I just hope it gets better.
3.0 Senior
12/28/2018
It's overwhelming, but worth it. When I first got there I thought I got in one of the best boarding school America has to offer but eventually I discovered that I was wrong
1.0 Works Here
10/14/2018
If an audit took place, it would reveal poor academic performance, ethical breaches and a poor working relationship with between the schools' governing board and administration. They hired a Director of Communications to make the school look pretty on the outside but internally it is very unattractive and disappointing given the school's history. Do NOT send your children here. They don't have enough to eat.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/11/2024
Review of The Piney Woods SchoolOur family chose The Piney Woods School with high hopes for an enriching and supportive educational experience, given its longstanding legacy and mission. Unfortunately, our experience has been deeply disappointing.While the school has historical significance and a de...
5.0 other
9/29/2024
I am a former student of the Piney Woods School. I received a great education. I’m looking forward to sending my granddaughter there for 2025.
1.0 other
7/18/2023
Do not send your children to this school. I worked here briefly in 2017 and this school should be audited and closed IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE!
1.0 parent
4/20/2022
There was no school nurse, no counselor, and the front desk lady was teaching social studies. They also have massive ego and pride issues that cause them to bully the students. There is no emotional support, no empathy for sick kids, and they sent my daughter back to class after a 2-day Covid quaran...

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