Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Fingers-of-Pyrex~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims). · CC BY-SA 2.5Amory’s public schools outscore 81% of Mississippi districts
59% of students in Amory’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Mississippi average (47%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Amory, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Mississippi, not nationally.
From Mississippi state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Amory’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 50% and math 59% across both districts in spring 2022, against 42% and 47% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Amory spends $14,003 per student and Monroe County $11,181, against $12,392 across Mississippi (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Amory Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Amory’s grade
A−: better than 81% of Mississippi school districts, #29 of 101 Mississippi towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Mississippi average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Amory, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Amory
West Amory Elementary School
Grades K–2 · 355 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Amory
West Amory Elementary School
Grades K–2 · 355 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Amory
West Amory Elementary School
Grades K–2 · 355 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Amory
Amory High School
Grades 9–12 · 444 students · 12:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Amory
Amory High School
Grades 9–12 · 444 students · 12:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Amory
Amory High School
Grades 9–12 · 444 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Amory runs its own schools through grade 12 (Amory School District). From grade K, students attend the Monroe County School District, shared with Gattman, Hatley and Smithville. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Amory
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Amory vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Mississippi towns that share Amory’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Amory | A− | Amory K–12 · Monroe County K–12 |
Every school in Amory
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Mississippi’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Amory Career Technical Center).
Questions about Amory’s schools
Are Amory’s schools good?
By Mississippi’s own tests, yes: the public schools Amory children attend outscore 81% of Mississippi’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #29 of 101 Mississippi towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Amory in?
Two districts: Amory School District runs grades K–12, and Monroe County School District runs grades K–12, shared with Gattman, Hatley and Smithville.
Where do Amory kids go to high school?
Amory High School, with 444 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Amory’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Monroe County School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Mississippi.
How much does Amory spend per student?
$14,003 in Amory School District and $11,181 in Monroe County School District (FY2024), against $12,392 across Mississippi. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Amory?
Yes: Amory Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 129 students).
Parents talk
What Amory families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Amory → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Mississippi. Stars are from neighbors.