Serving 439 students in grades 9-12, Amory High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Amory High School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amory High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Amory High School is ranked #33 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amory High School?
The graduation rate of Amory High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Amory High School?
439 students attend Amory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Amory High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amory High School?
Amory High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Amory High School offer ?
Amory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Amory High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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