Amory School Dist School District
School District · Amory, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,627
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,627
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Amory School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Amory School Dist as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
East Amory School
Amory · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Amory High School
Amory · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Amory Middle School
Amory · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#66 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,627
$985 vs Mississippi median
District size
1,482 students
Smaller than Mississippi median
The short answer
Amory School Dist ranks #66 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Amory School Dist's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are East Amory School (7.7/10), Amory High School (7.0/10), and Amory Middle School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +1.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Amory School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Amory School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Amory School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Amory High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Amory Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Amory School Dist
Amory School Dist is a Amory, Mississippi school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,482 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $11,627 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Amory School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is East Amory School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Amory School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 61.8% and ELA proficiency of 54.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Amory School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Amory School Dist with test data.
Schools in Amory School Dist
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Amory
- Total Enrollment
- 1,482
- Teachers (FTE)
- 114
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Amory School Dist?
Amory School Dist has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Amory School Dist?
The average composite rating for Amory School Dist is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Amory School Dist?
Amory School Dist spends $11,627 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Amory School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Amory School Dist is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Amory School Dist?
East Amory School is the highest-rated school in Amory School Dist with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Amory School Dist?
Across schools in Amory School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Amory School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Amory School Dist has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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