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Best Monroe County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,546 students in Monroe County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 120 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, MS are Amory High School, Smithville School and East Amory Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Monroe County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amory High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1006 Sam Haskell Circle
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
60017 Hwy 23
Smithville, MS 38870
(662) 651-4276
Gr: K-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
East Amory Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
305 Easthaven Drive
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-7191
Gr: 3-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Hatley School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
60286 Hatley Road
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-8808
Gr: K-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Hamilton School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40201 Hamilton Road
Hamilton, MS 39746
(662) 343-8307
Gr: K-13 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Amory Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 2nd Avenue North
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5658
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Aberdeen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
508 W. Commerce St
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-4782
Gr: K-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Aberdeen High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Hwy 145 North
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-8933
Gr: 9-13 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Belle-shivers Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
518 West Vine Street
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Gr: 5-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Amory Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1006 Sam Haskell Circle
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
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Co Voc Technical
Vocational School
50057 Airport Road
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-7845
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
West Amory Elementary School
704 111th Street
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-1643
Gr: K-2 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, MS include Amory High School, Smithville School and East Amory Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Monroe County?
13 public schools are located in Monroe County.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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