For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 913 students in Liberty, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 349 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Liberty, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Liberty, MS are Amite County High School and Amite County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Liberty, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Liberty have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Liberty, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amite County High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Irene St
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8920
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8920
Gr: 9-13 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Amite County Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3457 Greensburg Road, P.o. Box
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8311
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8311
Gr: K-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Irene Street, Po Box 328
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8920
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8920
Gr: 7-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Amite County Voc Complex
Vocational School
1501 Irene St, P.o. Box 770
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8081
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8081
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Liberty, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Liberty, MS include Amite County High School and Amite County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Liberty?
4 public schools are located in Liberty.
What percentage of students in Liberty go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Liberty are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Liberty?
Liberty public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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