For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,546 students in Monroe County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 129 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, MS are Amory High School, Smithville High School and East Amory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amory High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1006 Sam Haskell Circle
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5753
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5753
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Smithville High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60017 Hwy 23
Smithville, MS 38870
(662) 651-4276
Smithville, MS 38870
(662) 651-4276
Grades: PK-12
| 567 students
Rank: #33.
East Amory School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 Easthaven Drive
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-7191
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-7191
Grades: 3-5
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
Hatley High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60286 Hatley Road
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-4563
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-4563
Grades: PK-12
| 951 students
Rank: #55.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40201 Hamilton Road
Hamilton, MS 39746
(662) 343-8307
Hamilton, MS 39746
(662) 343-8307
Grades: PK-12
| 581 students
Rank: #66.
Amory Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 2nd Avenue North
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5658
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5658
Grades: 6-8
| 342 students
Rank: #77.
Aberdeen Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 W. Commerce St
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-4782
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-4782
Grades: PK-4
| 363 students
Rank: #88.
Belle Shivers Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
518 West Vine Street
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Grades: 5-8
| 268 students
Rank: #99.
Aberdeen High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 Hwy 145 North
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-8933
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-8933
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Co Voc Technical
Vocational School
50057 Airport Road
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-7845
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-7845
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
704 111th Street
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2601
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2601
Grades: PK-2
| 355 students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aberdeen Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
605 West Commerce St
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-3012
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-3012
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
518 West Commerce
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-4715
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-4715
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
52251 Hwy 25 South
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2495
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2495
Grades: K-6
| 136 students
518 West Vine Street
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Grades: 4-5
| 213 students
10200 Hwy 382
Prairie, MS 39756
(662) 369-6372
Prairie, MS 39756
(662) 369-6372
Grades: 6
| n/a students
316 North Franklin St
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-6241
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-6241
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
316 N Franklin
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-6241
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-6241
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monroe County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, MS include Amory High School, Smithville High School and East Amory School.
How many public schools are located in Monroe County?
13 public schools are located in Monroe County.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Monroe County include: Hatley High School vs. Hamilton High School, Smithville High School vs. Hatley High School, Hamilton High School vs. Hatley High School
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