For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,433 students in 38821, MS (there are , serving 129 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 38821, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 38821, MS are Amory High School, East Amory School and Hatley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38821 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38821, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38821, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amory High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1006 Sam Haskell Circle
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5753
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5753
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
East Amory School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 Easthaven Drive
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-7191
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-7191
Grades: 3-5
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Hatley High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60286 Hatley Road
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-4563
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-4563
Grades: PK-12
| 951 students
Rank: #44.
Amory Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 2nd Avenue North
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5658
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5658
Grades: 6-8
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
Amory Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1006 Sam Haskell Circle
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-7601
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-7601
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Co Advanced Learning Center
Alternative School
52251 Highway 25 South
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2495
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2495
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
704 111th Street
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2601
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2601
Grades: PK-2
| 355 students
38821, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
52251 Hwy 25 South
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2495
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2495
Grades: K-6
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38821, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 38821, MS include Amory High School, East Amory School and Hatley High School.
How many public schools are located in 38821?
7 public schools are located in 38821.
What percentage of students in 38821 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 38821 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38821?
38821 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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