For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,293 students in 38821, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 38821, MS are Hatley High School and Amory Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38821 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 38821, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 38821, MS Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 middle schools in 38821, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 38821, MS include Hatley High School and Amory Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38821?
2 public middle schools are located in 38821.
What is the racial composition of students in 38821?
38821 public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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