For the 2026 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 62% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Amite County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Amite County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amite County High School, with 80-84% 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 (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: 9-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 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
Amite County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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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