Amite County High School

600 Irene St
Liberty, MS 39645
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 254 students in grades 9-12, Amite County 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Amite County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Amite County High School's student population of 254 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
254 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Amite County 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 Amite County High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#667 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Amite County High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Amite County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Amite County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Amite County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Amite County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
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Black
84%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Amite County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Amite County High School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.28
This chart displays the diversity score of Amite County High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Amite County High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Amite County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Amite County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amite County High School's ranking?
Amite County High School is ranked #667 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amite County High School?
The graduation rate of Amite County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Amite County High School?
254 students attend Amite County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Amite County High School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amite County High School?
Amite County High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Amite County High School offer ?
Amite County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Amite County High School part of?
Amite County High School is part of Amite County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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