Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Reading Nook Academy
About the School
- The Reading Nook Academy in Brookhaven, MS, enrolls 123 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 11th grade in a rural community setting.
- The school operates as a Christian–oriented alternative school with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 13 teachers.
- Approximately 14% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
- The school serves early childhood through secondary grade levels, providing education to families seeking a rural Mississippi alternative school experience.
- Nearby private schools include Brookhaven Academy Educational Foundation and Pearblossom ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Inc, offering additional schooling options within 12 miles.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Reading Nook Academy?
The application deadline for The Reading Nook Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to The Reading Nook Academy is Brookhaven Academy Educational Foundation (1.6 miles away)
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Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 616 students
Christian
943 Brookway Blvd Ext
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4041
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
130 Highway 84 East
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 835-2898
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
400 Magee Drive Suite Fpk
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-0098
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 540 students
Alternative School
1882 Mill Creek Ln SW
Bogue Chitto, MS 39629
(800) 309-3569
Distance: 21.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1005 Gordon Covington Rd
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 600-2118
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 616 students
Christian
943 Brookway Blvd Ext
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4041
Distance: 23.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 638 students
Sports: 11
1144 E Gallman Rd
Gallman, MS 39077
(601) 892-3770
Distance: 24.6 mi
Gr: K-9 | 167 students
Catholic
104 S 5th St
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-1843
Distance: 25.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 683 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 17
Christian
1115 Parklane Dr
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-8113
Distance: 27.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students
Christian
1604 Old Liberty Rd
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 675-8896
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 616 students
Christian
943 Brookway Blvd Ext
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4041
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 540 students
Alternative School
1882 Mill Creek Ln SW
Bogue Chitto, MS 39629
(800) 309-3569
Distance: 21.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1005 Gordon Covington Rd
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 600-2118
Distance: 23.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 638 students
Sports: 11
1144 E Gallman Rd
Gallman, MS 39077
(601) 892-3770
Distance: 24.6 mi
Gr: K-9 | 167 students
Catholic
104 S 5th St
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-1843
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 616 students
Christian
943 Brookway Blvd Ext
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4041
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
130 Highway 84 East
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 835-2898
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
400 Magee Drive Suite Fpk
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-0098
Distance: 21.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1005 Gordon Covington Rd
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 600-2118
Distance: 23.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 638 students
Sports: 11
1144 E Gallman Rd
Gallman, MS 39077
(601) 892-3770
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
420 Vivian Merritt Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-0007
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-0007
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 622 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 Drury Lane
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-6148
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-6148
1.2 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Vocational School
325 East Court St.
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 833-8335
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 833-8335
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12
(Reading: ≥50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 West Cherokee Street
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 823-1300
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 823-1300
1.5 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
(Math: 51% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Church Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3139
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3139
1.6 miles
Gr: 3-4 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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