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Amite County High School

Q: Is Amite County High School a good school?

Amite County High School ranks 147 th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

147^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 34% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Amite County High School is a small rural public school in Liberty, Mississippi, serving 284 students in grades 9–12 within the Amite County School District. The school serves a high-poverty community, with 100% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, and has recently shown meaningful signs of recovery.

Academically, Amite County High outperforms its nearby comparable, South Pike High School, by wide margins on recent state tests. In 2025–2026, Amite County High posted 61.8% proficiency in Algebra I and 53.1% in Biology, compared to just 34.7% and 27.8% at South Pike. U.S. History results have topped the state average in two of the last three years, and Algebra I proficiency now sits within about 4 points of the state average. The graduation rate also climbed from 71.4% to 87.7% over three years, nearly matching the state average of 89.2%. With a favorable student–teacher ratio of 9.4 to 1, the school has capacity for individualized support.

Challenges remain, however. Chronic absenteeism stands at 34%, well above the state average of 23.9% and South Pike's 24.9%. English II proficiency, while sharply improved from 22.5% to 40.0% in one year, still trails the state average of 49.3%. State rankings have also been volatile, bouncing between the 10th and 35th percentiles in recent years. The most recent jump to the 34th percentile, combined with strong math and science scores relative to nearby peers, suggests the school is on an upward trajectory. Improving attendance and boosting literacy are the two biggest levers for sustained progress.

284

Students ?

9.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,165

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 Irene St
Liberty, MS 39645

(601) 657-8920

District: Amite County School District

Feeder schools for Amite County High School:

Elementary:

Amite County Elementary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

80.3%

White:

12.3%

Two or more races:

6.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 32nd percentile in 2016 → 34th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (51% vs 60% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (34% vs 24% Mississippi)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg51%

Mississippi avg60%

147^th of 224

Mississippi public high schools ?

Bottom 34%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

72^nd of 133Amite County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2023	27.7	171 of 243	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	15.9	216 of 257	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	14.1	217 of 257	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	9.7	246 of 264	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	9.9	238 of 252	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	18.3	221 of 272	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	25.0	196 of 260	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	30.4	181 of 266	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	22.8	210 of 264	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	19.1	228 of 269	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	28.2	208 of 270	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	30.5	211 of 264	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	35.9	147 of 224	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	11.7	209 of 232	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.7	148 of 228	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.7	152 of 226	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	16.7	198 of 228	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	23.3	173 of 231	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	20.5	189 of 233	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	21.8	184 of 233	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	27.7	168 of 237	29.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	31.9	158 of 231	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	36.2	137 of 226	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	45.0	129 of 236	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	33.9	164 of 238	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	27.5	183 of 241	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	24.0	204 of 244	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	22.8	199 of 235	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	32.1	171 of 235	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	19.3	201 of 235	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	19.0	208 of 232	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	17.1	219 of 232	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	14.8	221 of 232	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	24.0	199 of 232	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I62%-4 vs state

Biology53%-10 vs state

English II40%-9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP English II (2026)	MAAP Biology (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	Total
Amite County High School	Public	9-12	600 Irene St	Liberty	39645	Amite County	Amite County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 657-8920	284	30	9.4	100.0%	35 (12.3%)	228 (80.3%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.0%)	35.9	147^th of 224 public high schools	34.4%		11.7	209^th of 232 public high schools	9.9%	62	61.8	40.0	53.1	$19,165
Amite County Vocational Complex	Public	8-12	1501 Irene St	Liberty	39645	Amite County	Amite County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 657-8081	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
South Pike High School	Public	9-12	205 West Myrtle Street	Magnolia	39652	Pike County	South Pike School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 783-0420	425	32	13.4	99.3%	35 (8.2%)	371 (87.3%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	8.9	210^th of 224 public high schools	6.3%		9.1	214^th of 232 public high schools	7.8%	4	34.7	34.5	27.8	$12,738
South Pike Alternative School	Public	8-12	205 West Myrtle	Magnolia	39652	Pike County	South Pike School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 783-0430	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Amite County High School

Is Amite County High School a good school?

Amite County High School ranks 147^th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Amite County High School?

Amite County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Amite County Elementary

How many students attend Amite County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 284 students attended Amite County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Amite County High School?

Students at Amite County High School are 80% African American, 12% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Amite County High School in?

Amite County School District

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2025–26 MAAP test scoresAug 21, 2026

2023–24 school spending dataSep 26, 2025

2023–24 through 2024–25 attendance data & graduation ratesSep 26, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesSep 23, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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