Amory High School

Amory High School serves 439 students in grades 9-12 in the rural community of Amory, Mississippi. With 27 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a comfortable 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #111 out of 865 high schools statewide, placing it in the 87th percentile among Mississippi schools.

Students show particularly impressive results in mathematics, with 77% achieving proficient or above levels across grade levels. In English Language Arts and reading, 62% of students perform at proficient or above levels, indicating solid literacy foundations. Located at 1006 Sam Haskell Circle, Amory High School serves a community where the median household income is $57,206 and median home value is $153,300.

The surrounding area has a poverty rate of 11.2%, and about 20% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The school operates as a regular public high school in Monroe County, positioned in a rural setting near the town of Amory, providing students with a close-knit educational environment while maintaining access to community resources.

Located in a rural area, Amory High 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.