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Aberdeen High School vs. Amory High School

Should you attend Aberdeen High School or Amory High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Aberdeen High School
205 Hwy 145 North
Aberdeen, MS 39730
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Amory High School
1006 Sam Haskell Circle
Amory, MS 38821
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Aberdeen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Amory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 334 students in grades 9-12, Aberdeen High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 439 students in grades 9-12, Amory High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
334 students
439 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Aberdeen High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Amory High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Aberdeen High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Amory High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Aberdeen High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Amory High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Aberdeen High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Aberdeen School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Amory High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Amory School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#709 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
#33 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Aberdeen High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Amory High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
75-79%
(Top 10% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aberdeen High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Aberdeen School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Amory School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
60-64%
(Top 10% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aberdeen High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Aberdeen School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Amory School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
60-64%
(Top 30% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aberdeen High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Aberdeen School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Amory School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 50% in MS)
85-89%
(Top 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Aberdeen High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Aberdeen School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Amory High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Amory School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Aberdeen High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Amory High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
79
113
Grade 10 Students
93
103
Grade 11 Students
74
111
Grade 12 Students
80
104
Ungraded Students
8
8

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Aberdeen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Aberdeen School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Aberdeen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Aberdeen School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Amory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Amory School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Aberdeen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Aberdeen School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Amory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Amory School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
96%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Aberdeen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Aberdeen School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Amory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Amory School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Aberdeen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Aberdeen School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Amory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Amory School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Aberdeen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Aberdeen School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Amory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Amory School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.08
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Aberdeen High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Aberdeen School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Amory High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Amory School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Aberdeen High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Aberdeen School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Amory High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Amory School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(14-15 School Year Data)
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Aberdeen High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Aberdeen School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Amory High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Amory School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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