For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,390 students in 38821, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in 38821, MS are Amory High School and Hatley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38821 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 38821, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38821 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amory High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 38821, MS Public High Schools (2025)
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 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Hatley High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60286 Hatley Road
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-4563
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-4563
Gr: PK-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
38821, 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 high schools in 38821, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 38821, MS include Amory High School and Hatley High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38821?
4 public high schools are located in 38821.
What is the racial composition of students in 38821?
38821 public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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