Summary:
The city of Liberty, Mississippi, is served by three public schools—Amite County Elementary (K–6), Amite County Middle School (7–8), and Amite County High School (9–12)—all part of the Amite County School District, which ranks 73rd out of 134 Mississippi districts. The district serves 914 students total, and every single student qualifies for free/reduced-price lunch, indicating that the entire student population faces economic disadvantage.
When comparing the three schools, Amite County Elementary stands out as the strongest performer, consistently earning a 3-star rating and ranking at the 51st percentile in 2025-26—the only school in the district above the state median. It exceeds state averages in 5th-grade math and science. Amite County High School is the most improved, rebounding from the 10th percentile in 2024-25 to the 34th percentile in 2025-26, with large gains on Algebra I (43.3 to 61.8), English II (22.5 to 40.0), and Biology (47.0 to 53.1). In contrast, Amite County Middle School is the most concerning, dropping from the 53rd to the 30th percentile over two years, with math proficiency 15–18 points below state averages despite having the lowest student–teacher ratio in the district at 8.8:1.
A district-wide challenge is chronic absenteeism, which ranges from 29.8% at the middle school to 34.8% at the elementary school—well above the state rate of 23.9%. Low student–teacher ratios have not translated into high achievement, suggesting poverty and attendance are larger factors. The high school, while improving, remains below state averages in Algebra I, English II, and Biology, with English II proficiency at just 40%. Ranking volatility at the middle and high schools is worth watching, as small cohorts can cause large swings. Overall, Amite County Elementary shows what is possible in this community, while the middle school represents the most urgent area for improvement.
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