Monroe Co School Dist School District

1619 Hwy. 25 N., P.o. Box 209
Amory, MS 38821-2181
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Monroe Co School Dist School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,137 students in Monroe Co School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Monroe Co School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
2,137 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
167 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Monroe Co School Dist School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MS)
#17 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Monroe Co School Dist  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monroe Co School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
35%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monroe Co School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Monroe Co School Dist  School District and public school graduation rate of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
148 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
7%
47%
# White Students
1,926 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
90%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
178
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
162
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
133
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
165
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
126
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
147
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
170
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
165
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
179
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
196
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
169
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
150
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
26
6,902

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,537 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,709 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$5,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of Monroe Co School Dist  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$23 MM
$5,314 MM
This chart display total spending of Monroe Co School Dist  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,537
$12,094
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Monroe Co School Dist  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,709
$11,965
This chart display average spending per public school student in Monroe Co School Dist  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Monroe Co School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
40201 Hamilton Road
Hamilton, MS 39746
(662) 343-8307
Grades: PK-12
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Hatley High School
Math: 59% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
60286 Hatley Road
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-4563
Grades: PK-12
| 994 students
Rank: #33.
Smithville High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
60017 Hwy 23
Smithville, MS 38870
(662) 651-4276
Grades: PK-12
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Co Advanced Learning Center
Alternative School
52251 Highway 25 South
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2495
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Co Voc Tech
Vocational School
50057 Airport Road
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-7845
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Monroe Co School Dist School District?
Monroe Co School Dist School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,137 students.
What is the rank of Monroe Co School Dist School District?
Monroe Co School Dist School District is ranked #18 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe Co School Dist School District?
90% of Monroe Co School Dist School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe Co School Dist School District?
Monroe Co School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Monroe Co School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,709 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,137 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in MS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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