Amite County Middle School

Amite County Middle School is a public middle school in Liberty, MS, part of the AMITE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school serves approximately 129 students in grades 7th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7/10, placing it in the 98.3th percentile among MS schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 60% proficiency in math, 3 points above the state average and 35% in reading/language arts, 6 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $37,750, where 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 129 students, Amite County Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1, Amite County Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Amite County Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.