Excellent
#52 of 863 schools in MS
Top 6% in state
Amite County Elementary
Elementary School · Amite County School District · Liberty, MS
An elementary school in Liberty, MS where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3457 South Greensburg Road P.O. Box 308, Liberty, MS 39645
- Math 56% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Amite County Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Amite County Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,750
Median home value
$94,800
Median rent
$773/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39645; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amite School CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 342 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Amite County School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Amite County Elementary is listed in AMITE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amite County Elementary
Amite County Elementary is a public elementary school in Liberty, MS, part of Amite County School District, serving approximately 472 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
What's said publicly about Amite County Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amite County Elementary
What grades does Amite County Elementary serve?
Amite County Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Amite County Elementary?
Amite County Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amite County Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Amite County Elementary is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amite County Elementary rank in MS?
Amite County Elementary ranks #52 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Amite County Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Amite County Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Amite County Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amite County Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Amite County Elementary a charter school?
No, Amite County Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amite County Elementary a Title I school?
No, Amite County Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amite County Elementary?
100.0% of students at Amite County Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Amite County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (601) 657-8311
- Area population (ZIP 39645)
- 3,744
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 51.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39645; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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