Amanda Elzy High School is a high school in unincorporated Leflore County, Mississippi, south of Greenwood, and part of the Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District. As of the 2013–2014 school year, it had 488 students in grades 9–12 and 36.37 teachers.
Serving 211 students in grades 6-8, Amanda Elzy Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amanda Elzy Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Amanda Elzy Junior High School's student population of 211 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Amanda Elzy Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amanda Elzy Junior High School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#788 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
5%
Black
93%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amanda Elzy Junior High School's ranking?
Amanda Elzy Junior High School is ranked #788 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Amanda Elzy Junior High School?
211 students attend Amanda Elzy Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Amanda Elzy Junior High School students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amanda Elzy Junior High School?
Amanda Elzy Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Amanda Elzy Junior High School offer ?
Amanda Elzy Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amanda Elzy Junior High School part of?
Amanda Elzy Junior High School is part of Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch School District.
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