For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,773 students in Monroe County, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, MS are Smithville 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.
Monroe County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Monroe County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smithville School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60017 Hwy 23
Smithville, MS 38870
(662) 651-4276
Smithville, MS 38870
(662) 651-4276
Gr: K-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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.
Hamilton School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40201 Hamilton Road
Hamilton, MS 39746
(662) 343-8307
Hamilton, MS 39746
(662) 343-8307
Gr: K-13 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Aberdeen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: K-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Belle-shivers Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
518 West Vine Street
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Gr: 5-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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%
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aberdeen Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
605 West Commerce St
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-3012
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-3012
Gr: 2-12
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%
518 West Vine Street
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Gr: 4-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
316 N Franklin
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-6241
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-6241
Gr: 6-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, MS include Smithville School, East Amory Elementary School and Hatley School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monroe County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Monroe County include: Smithville School vs. Hatley School, Hamilton School vs. Hatley School, Hatley School vs. Hamilton School
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