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Amory Middle School

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Amory Middle School ranks 142 nd of 263 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

142^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 263 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 46% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

Amory Middle School, part of the Amory School District, is a grades 6–8 school in Amory, MS, serving 348 students. Historically one of the stronger middle schools in the region, Amory has consistently earned 4-star ratings and ranked in the 71st–82nd percentile statewide. However, the 2025–26 school year brought a significant shift: the school dropped to the 45th percentile (2 stars), driven mainly by a sharp decline in upper-grade test scores. Even with this drop, Amory remains the highest-ranked middle school in its immediate area, outperforming Nettleton Junior High, Belle-Shivers Middle School, Okolona Middle School, Shannon Middle School, and Plantersville Middle School.

The most striking pattern in the 2025–26 test results is a clear grade-level slide. Amory's 6th graders scored above the state in English language arts (60.1% proficient vs. 48% statewide), while 7th graders hovered near the state average. But 8th grade tells a very different story: just 29.5% of 8th graders were proficient in ELA (11 points below the state), 24.3% in math (a 27-point gap), and 43.2% in science (15 points below). The 8th-grade math score is the lowest among all five neighboring middle schools — a dramatic reversal from the previous year, when Amory's 8th-grade math was the strongest in the group at 53.9%. This suggests a difficult cohort or a need for targeted intervention in the upper grades.

Another concern is chronic absenteeism. In 2023–24, 39.0% of Amory students were chronically absent — roughly double the rate from 2018–19 (19.5%) and well above the state average (23.9%). With about 70% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, Amory serves a predominantly low-income population, though at a lower rate than nearby schools. The combination of high absenteeism and a 2-star rating in 2025–26 is a meaningful shift from Amory's usual standing. The good news: the Amory School District remains the highest-rated district in the area (4 stars, 70th percentile). If attendance improves and 8th-grade support is prioritized, Amory has a strong foundation to rebound.

348

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,703

Per pupil spending ?

70.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

700 2nd Avenue North
Amory, MS 38821

(662) 256-5658

District: Amory School District

Students who attend Amory Middle School usually attend:

High:

Amory High School

Feeder schools for Amory Middle School:

Elementary:	East Amory Elementary School
	West Amory Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.5%

African American:

33.9%

Two or more races:

8.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 71st percentile in 2016 → 46th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (42% vs 49% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (39% vs 24% Mississippi)

!Ranking has slipped — down 25 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg42%

Mississippi avg49%

142^nd of 263

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 25 pts since 2016

From top 29% (2016) to bottom 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

40^th of 133Amory 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	44.3	142 of 263	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	69.4	78 of 266	70.7%	★★★★☆
2024	71.5	64 of 264	75.8%	★★★★☆
2023	71.6	67 of 243	72.4%	★★★★☆
2022	66.8	89 of 257	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.2	85 of 257	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.1	48 of 264	81.8%	★★★★☆
2018	75.8	53 of 252	79.0%	★★★★☆
2017	70.3	75 of 272	72.4%	★★★★☆
2016	68.2	76 of 260	70.8%	★★★★☆
2015	80.0	42 of 266	84.2%	★★★★☆
2014	78.8	40 of 264	84.8%	★★★★☆
2013	81.9	41 of 269	84.8%	★★★★☆
2012	78.5	41 of 270	84.8%	★★★★☆
2011	72.3	64 of 264	75.8%	★★★★☆
2010	80.8	33 of 255	87.1%	★★★★☆
2009	60.7	96 of 247	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	62.8	93 of 244	61.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Science43%-15 vs state

Mathematics43%-11 vs state

English Language Arts42%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)				MAAP Mathematics (2026)				MAAP Science (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 English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Amory Middle School	Public	6-8	700 2nd Avenue North	Amory	38821	Monroe County	Amory School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 256-5658	348	28	12.5	70.1%	193 (55.5%)	118 (33.9%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.3%)	44.3	142^nd of 263 public middle schools	46.0%		69.4	78^th of 266 public middle schools	70.7%	64		60.1	37.3	29.5		52.4	50.8	24.3		43.2	$11,703
Nettleton Junior High	Public	6-8	1532 Maple Road	Nettleton	38858	Itawamba County	Nettleton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(662) 963-7400	243	18	13.5	80.7%	143 (58.8%)	58 (23.9%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (14.4%)	40	155^th of 263 public middle schools	41.1%		41	161^st of 266 public middle schools	39.5%	6		33.3	37.4	14.5		61.1	57.8	27.6		50.0	$10,338
Belle-Shivers Middle School	Public	5-8	518 West Vine Street	Aberdeen	39730	Monroe County	Aberdeen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 369-2649	266	24	10.8	100.0%	7 (2.6%)	250 (94.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	31	184^th of 263 public middle schools	30.0%		33.4	176^th of 266 public middle schools	33.8%	8	36.6	31.8	30.2	28.6	31.7	48.5	37.2	41.2	47.5	43.4	$19,431
Okolona Middle School	Public	6-8	404 Howard Gunn Street	Okolona	38860	Chickasaw County	Okolona School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 447-2362	125	11	10.9	100.0%	8 (6.4%)	112 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)	30.7	187^th of 263 public middle schools	28.9%		28.9	189^th of 266 public middle schools	28.9%	2		28.9	37.5	19.5		39.4	43.7	29.2		56.1	$13,972
Shannon Middle School	Public	6-8	232 Cherry Street	Shannon	38868	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 767-3986	190	21	9.1	87.4%	57 (30.0%)	116 (61.1%)	11 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	25.3	207^th of 263 public middle schools	21.3%		28.4	194^th of 266 public middle schools	27.1%	13		32.0	25.5	30.5		30.6	46.8	27.8		47.9	$13,390
Plantersville Middle School	Public	5-8	2657 Main St.	Plantersville	38862	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 842-4690	241	24	10.0	99.6%	9 (3.7%)	192 (79.7%)	25 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)	14.1	244^th of 263 public middle schools	7.2%		17.4	222^nd of 266 public middle schools	16.5%	22	26.0	27.3	18.9	25.0	3.8	14.5	29.3	37.6	56.6	35.5	$15,440

Frequently Asked Questions about Amory Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Amory Middle School?

Students at Amory Middle School are 55% White, 34% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Amory Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 348 students attended Amory Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Amory Middle School attend?

Students who attend Amory Middle School usually go on to attend Amory High School

What district is Amory Middle School in?

Amory School District

Is Amory Middle School a good school?

Amory Middle School ranks 142^nd of 263 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 MAAP test scoresAug 21, 2026

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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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