For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,366 students in Amory, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 129 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Amory, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Amory, MS are Amory High School, East Amory Elementary School and Hatley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amory, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Amory have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Amory, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amory High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1006 Sam Haskell Circle
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5753
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5753
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
East Amory Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 Easthaven Drive
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-7191
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-7191
Gr: 3-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Hatley School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60286 Hatley Road
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-8808
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-8808
Gr: K-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Amory Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 2nd Avenue North
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5658
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5658
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Amory Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1006 Sam Haskell Circle
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-7601
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-7601
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Co Advanced Learning Center
Alternative School
52251 Highway 25 South
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2495
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2495
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
704 111th Street
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-1643
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-1643
Gr: K-2 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Amory, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
52251 Hwy 25 South
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2495
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2495
Gr: K-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Amory, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Amory, MS include Amory High School, East Amory Elementary School and Hatley School.
How many public schools are located in Amory?
7 public schools are located in Amory.
What percentage of students in Amory go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Amory are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amory?
Amory public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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