For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,872 students in Monroe County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, MS are Amory High School, Smithville High School and Hatley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Monroe County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aberdeen High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Monroe County (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.
Smithville High 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: PK-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Hamilton High 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: PK-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Aberdeen High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Hwy 145 North
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-8933
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-8933
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
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
Gr: 10-12
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 high schools in Monroe County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, MS include Amory High School, Smithville High School and Hatley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
8 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Monroe County include: Smithville High School vs. Hatley High School, Hatley High School vs. Hamilton High School, Hamilton High School vs. Hatley High School
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