Amory High School

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Amory High School ranks 98 th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Amory High School is a public high school serving 456 students in grades 9-12 in Amory, Mississippi, which is part of the Lee County School District. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and the economic challenges faced by its community.

Amory High School has a more racially diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (37.28%) and Hispanic (2.85%) students. The school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates of 86.9% in U.S. History, compared to the state average of 70.8%. Amory High School has maintained a strong ranking among Mississippi high schools, placing 36th out of 231 schools in 2020-2021 and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting that factors beyond its control may influence its performance.

One notable aspect of Amory High School is the high percentage (over 99%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the community. Despite these challenges, the school spends $9,663 per student, slightly higher than the nearby schools. While Amory High School generally outperforms its neighbors, there are exceptions, such as Itawamba Agricultural High School, which is ranked 40th in the state and has higher proficiency rates in some subjects. Overall, Amory High School's combination of academic achievement, diverse student population, and economic challenges make it an interesting case study for understanding how schools can support student success in the face of significant community needs.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1006 Sam Haskell Circle
Amory, MS 38821

(662) 256-5753

District: Amory School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
98^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,877

Feeder schools for Amory High School:

Elementary:	East Amory School
	West Amory School
Middle:	Amory Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 456

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.3%

African American:

37.3%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Amory High School ranks better than 57% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.41. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Amory High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.3%), African American (37.3%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Amory High School is 17.7. (See more...)

Compare Amory High School employs 25.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Amory High School is $15,877.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Amory High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Amory High School 98^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Amory High School in the ranking list.)

Amory School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Amory School District 25^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Amory High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	58.97	104^th	232	55.2%
2005	58.53	106^th	232	54.3%
2006	72.41	37^th	232	84.1%
2007	66.86	73^rd	232	68.5%
2008	59.77	105^th	235	55.3%
2009	59.14	96^th	235	59.1%
2010	73.69	45^th	235	80.9%
2011	68.95	58^th	244	76.2%
2012	67.37	69^th	241	71.4%
2013	75.04	49^th	238	79.4%
2014	77.54	29^th	236	87.7%
2015	80.01	25^th	226	88.9%
2016	68.47	62^nd	231	73.2%
2017	78.08	33^rd	237	86.1%
2018	86.17	11^th	233	95.3%
2019	73.40	43^rd	233	81.5%
2021	78.10	36^th	231	84.4%
2022	78.19	38^th	228	83.3%
2023	56.58	101^st	226	55.3%
2024	59.41	98^th	228	57.0%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Amory High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	307	194	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	501
1991	285	174	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	460
1992	299	179	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	480
1993	279	197	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	478
1994	280	181	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	464
1995	310	207	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	518
1996	310	207	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	518
1997	342	199	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	543
1998	350	205	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	558
1999	341	197	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	540
2000	338	210	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	549
2001	325	196	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	521
2002	343	208	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	551
2003	343	208	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	551
2004	339	176	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	519
2005	324	183	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	513
2006	344	192	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	542
2007	370	198	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	571
2008	378	198	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	582
2009	377	199	1	3	0	0	0	580
2010	360	200	3	0	0	0	0	563
2011	343	188	1	1	0	0	1	534
2012	327	173	1	3	0	0	1	505
2013	335	154	1	5	1	0	0	496
2014	317	161	2	7	1	0	0	488
2015	333	168	2	5	1	0	0	509
2016	329	185	3	9	1	0	1	528
2017	331	172	5	9	0	0	0	517
2018	296	169	5	10	0	0	0	480
2019	294	150	4	10	0	0	0	458
2020	284	149	4	13	0	0	1	451
2021	276	169	2	13	0	0	1	461
2022	270	167	3	11	0	0	4	455
2023	266	170	2	13	0	0	5	456

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Amory High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	501	23.3	21.5	n/a
1991	460	23.6	19.4	n/a
1992	480	23.5	20.4	40.6
1993	478	23.4	20.4	39.7
1994	464	24.2	19.2	42
1995	518	25.5	20.3	43.1
1996	518	25.5	20.3	43.1
1997	543	27.4	19.8	42.5
1998	558	25.3	22.1	42.5
1999	540	24.9	21.7	50.4
2000	549	24.9	22.0	51.4
2001	521	25.7	20.3	50.5
2002	551	29.0	19.0	52.1
2003	551	29.0	19.0	52.1
2004	519	28.8	18.0	43.5
2005	513	25.1	20.4	46.4
2006	542	25.5	21.3	47.4
2007	571	23.4	24.4	47.6
2008	582	25.8	22.6	47.9
2009	580	27.2	21.3	51.2
2010	563	28.3	19.8	53.1
2011	534	28.5	18.7	54.7
2012	505	25.8	19.5	53.7
2013	496	25.5	19.4	55.6
2014	488	28.7	16.9	56.8
2015	509	26.0	19.5	56.2
2016	528	24.0	22.0	53.6
2017	517	26.1	19.7	50.5
2018	480	24.0	19.9	50
2019	458	23.8	19.1	50.9
2020	451	23.0	19.5	54.5
2021	461	23.1	19.8	99.3
2022	455	24.9	18.2	99.3
2023	456	25.7	17.7	99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Amory High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	501	23.3	21.5	n/a
1991	460	23.6	19.4	n/a
1992	480	23.5	20.4	40.6
1993	478	23.4	20.4	39.7
1994	464	24.2	19.2	42
1995	518	25.5	20.3	43.1
1996	518	25.5	20.3	43.1
1997	543	27.4	19.8	42.5
1998	558	25.3	22.1	42.5
1999	540	24.9	21.7	50.4
2000	549	24.9	22.0	51.4
2001	521	25.7	20.3	50.5
2002	551	29.0	19.0	52.1
2003	551	29.0	19.0	52.1
2004	519	28.8	18.0	43.5
2005	513	25.1	20.4	46.4
2006	542	25.5	21.3	47.4
2007	571	23.4	24.4	47.6
2008	582	25.8	22.6	47.9
2009	580	27.2	21.3	51.2
2010	563	28.3	19.8	53.1
2011	534	28.5	18.7	54.7
2012	505	25.8	19.5	53.7
2013	496	25.5	19.4	55.6
2014	488	28.7	16.9	56.8
2015	509	26.0	19.5	56.2
2016	528	24.0	22.0	53.6
2017	517	26.1	19.7	50.5
2018	480	24.0	19.9	50
2019	458	23.8	19.1	50.9
2020	451	23.0	19.5	54.5
2021	461	23.1	19.8	99.3
2022	455	24.9	18.2	99.3
2023	456	25.7	17.7	99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Amory High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,989
2018	$9,663
2019	$9,756
2020	$11,374
2021	$11,564
2022	$15,877

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Amory High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 43^rd of 233 High schools	Ranks 101^st of 226 High schools	26.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Amory High School)	70	63.6	6.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Amory School District)	70	63.6	6.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Amory High School)	47.1	50	2.9%
End of Course English II (Amory School District)	47.1	50	2.9%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Amory High School)	71.7	55.5	16.2%
End of Course Biology (Amory School District)	71.7	55.5	16.2%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Amory High School)	83.7	84.6	0.9%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Amory School District)	83.7	84.6	0.9%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	458	456	0.4%
African American	150	170	13.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	10	13	30%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	294	266	9.5%
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.9%	99.3%	48.5%

Schools Near Amory High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Amory High School	Public	9-12	1006 Sam Haskell Circle	Amory	38821	Monroe County	Amory School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 256-5753	456	26	17.7	99.3%	266 (58.3%)	170 (37.3%)	13 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	59.4	98^th of 228 public high schools	57.0%		56.6	101^st of 226 public high schools	55.3%	3	66.7	43.0	59.8	86.9	$15,877
Amory Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	1006 Sam Haskell Circle	Amory	38821	Monroe County	Amory School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 256-7601	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Monroe County Advanced Learning Center	Public	10-12	52251 Highway 25 South	Amory	38821	Monroe County	Monroe County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 256-2495	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Monroe County Vocational Technical	Public	10-12	50057 Airport Road	Aberdeen	39730	Monroe County	Monroe County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 369-7845	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Nettleton High School	Public	9-12	165 Mullen Avenue	Nettleton	38858	Itawamba County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 963-2306	342	33	10.4	99.1%	222 (64.9%)	115 (33.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	39.7	142^nd of 228 public high schools	37.7%		65.6	72^nd of 226 public high schools	68.1%	70	59.8	45.3	51.1	66.2	$11,974
Aberdeen High School	Public	9-12	205 Hwy 145 North	Aberdeen	39730	Monroe County	Aberdeen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 369-8933	345	25	13.9	100.0%	4 (1.2%)	333 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	22.1	181^st of 228 public high schools	20.6%		65.5	73^rd of 226 public high schools	67.7%	108	45.8	32.2	43.9	60.5	$14,993
Okolona High School	Public	9-12	404 Howard Gunn Street	Okolona	38860	Chickasaw County	Okolona Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 447-2362	158	15	10.5	100.0%	5 (3.2%)	151 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	48.7	127^th of 228 public high schools	44.3%		40.1	142^nd of 226 public high schools	37.2%	15	72.2	33.3	75.0	59.2	$18,430
Shannon High School	Public	9-12	218 Cherry St.	Shannon	38868	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 767-9566	525	45	11.5	100.0%	114 (21.7%)	384 (73.1%)	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	12.8	204^th of 228 public high schools	10.5%		7.7	219^th of 226 public high schools	3.1%	15	39.6	30.7	27.9	52.4	$12,907
Okolona Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	605 North Church St	Okolona	38860	Chickasaw County	Okolona Separate School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 447-3331	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Itawamba Agricultural High School	Public	9-12	11900 Highway 25 South	Fulton	38843	Itawamba County	Itawamba County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 862-3104	556	36	15.4	99.5%	460 (82.7%)	75 (13.5%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)	78.3	40^th of 228 public high schools	82.5%		77.3	39^th of 226 public high schools	82.7%	1	93.1	54.7	73.7	77.6	$10,684

Frequently Asked Questions about Amory High School

What district is Amory High School in?

Amory School District

Is Amory High School a good school?

Amory High School ranks 98^th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Amory High School?

Amory High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Amory School
Elementary : West Amory School
Middle : Amory Middle School

How many students attend Amory High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 456 students attended Amory High School.

What is the racial makeup of Amory High School?

Students at Amory High School are 58% White, 37% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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