For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,709 students in Monroe County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, MS are Smithville High School, Hatley High School and Hamilton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
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 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 middle schools in Monroe County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, MS include Smithville High School, Hatley High School and Hamilton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Monroe County?
5 public middle schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle 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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