Very Good
#327 of 863 schools in MS
Top 38% in state
Amory High School
High School · Amory School Dist · Amory, MS
An Amory School Dist high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1006 Sam Haskell Circle, Amory, MS 38821
- Math 75% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Amory High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Amory High School 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,152/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Amory), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,810
Median home value
$157,600
Median rent
$757/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Hatley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 951 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Amory School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,627NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Amory High School is listed in AMORY SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amory High School
Amory High School is a public high school in Amory, MS, part of Amory School Dist, serving approximately 439 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #327 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amory High School
What grades does Amory High School serve?
Amory High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Amory High School?
Amory High School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amory High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amory High School rank in MS?
Amory High School ranks #327 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Amory High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Amory High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Amory High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amory High School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Amory High School a charter school?
No, Amory High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amory High School a Title I school?
No, Amory High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amory High School?
56.0% of students at Amory High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (662) 256-5753
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38821)
- 12,417
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 38821; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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