Amory High School

1006 Sam Haskell Circle
Amory, MS 38821

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Top 20%

Tel: (662) 256-5753

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Amory High School serves 461 students in grades 9-12.

Amory High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 461 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Amory High School's student population of 461 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

461 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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School Rankings

Amory High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Amory High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MS)

Overall Testing Rank

#150 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

35%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

14:1

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American Indian

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Asian

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Hispanic

Black

37%

48%

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White

60%

43%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.51

0.59

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Graduation Rate

80-84%

88%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

99%

100%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Amory School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amory High School's ranking?

Amory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).

What is the graduation rate of Amory High School?

The graduation rate of Amory High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.

How many students attend Amory High School?

461 students attend Amory High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of Amory High School students are White, 37% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Amory High School?

Amory High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.

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?

Amory High School is part of Amory School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 461 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education