For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 871 students in Amite County, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 694 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in Amite County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Amite County, MS are Amite County Elementary School and Amite County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amite County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Amite County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Amite County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amite County Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3457 South Greensburg Road, P.
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8311
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8311
Grades: K-6
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
Amite County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Irene St
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8920
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8920
Grades: 9-12
| 270 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 Irene Street, Po Box 328
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8920
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8920
Grades: 7-8
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
Amite County Voc Complex
Vocational School
1501 Irene St, P.o. Box 770
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8081
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8081
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Amite County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
154 Cassels St
Gloster, MS 39638
(601) 225-9913
Gloster, MS 39638
(601) 225-9913
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
3457 Greensburg Rd
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8311
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8311
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Amite County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Amite County, MS include Amite County Elementary School and Amite County High School.
How many public schools are located in Amite County?
4 public schools are located in Amite County.
What percentage of students in Amite County go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in Amite County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amite County?
Amite County public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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