Serving 283 students in grades 9-13, Amite County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: AMITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Liberty, MS, covering approximately 731.6 square miles, with typical drive times of 20-30 minutes and an average distance of 17.1 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 21 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amite County High School's student population of 283 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amite County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amite County High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
80%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.9%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 #434 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Amite County High School often compared to?
Amite County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amite County Voc Complex by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Amite County High School?
283 students attend Amite County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Amite County High School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 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 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amite County High School offer ?
Amite County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
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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