For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 270 students in Amite County, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Amite County, MS is Amite County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amite County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Amite County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Amite County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amite County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Amite County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amite County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Irene St
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8920
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8920
Grades: 9-12
| 270 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Amite County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
154 Cassels St
Gloster, MS 39638
(601) 225-9913
Gloster, MS 39638
(601) 225-9913
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
3457 Greensburg Rd
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8311
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8311
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Amite County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Amite County, MS include Amite County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Amite County?
2 public high schools are located in Amite County.
What is the racial composition of students in Amite County?
Amite County public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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