High Schools in Amory School District

The Amory School District in Mississippi is home to a single high school, Amory High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 58.33% White, 37.28% African American, 2.85% Hispanic, 0.44% Asian, and 1.1% two or more races. However, Amory High School has seen a fluctuating performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 38th out of 228 Mississippi high schools in 2021-2022 to 101st and 98th in the following two years, accompanied by a decrease in its star rating from 4 to 3.

Academically, Amory High School's test scores are generally on par with or slightly below the state averages in subjects like Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 66.7% in Algebra I, 43% in English II, 59.8% in Biology, and 86.9% in U.S. History, compared to the state averages of 67.4%, 46.2%, 60.6%, and 70.8%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (99.34%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need among the student population.

Despite the challenges faced by Amory High School, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.7 to 1, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students. However, the reasons behind the school's fluctuating performance and the impact of the high poverty levels on student outcomes warrant further investigation to identify areas for improvement and support the school's efforts to enhance student success.