For the 2026-27 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 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 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 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Monroe County (2026-27)
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 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
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: #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.
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: 9-13 | 311 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 School and Hatley 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 57% (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 School vs. Hatley School, Amory High School vs. Aberdeen High School, Hamilton School vs. Hatley School
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