Amite County Schools & Education
Amite County, Mississippi
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
26/100
Higher = better
Rating
Below Average
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,987
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
26/100
Higher = better
State avg 27/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#38
of 81 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Amite County
School Verdict
Amite County faces educational challenges with a school score of 26/100 and a graduation rate of 82.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,987 per pupil, Amite County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Amite County is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% below the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% higher than the state norm.
Education Overview
About Schools in Amite County, Mississippi
Small-Scale Learning in Amite County
Amite County offers a compact school landscape consisting of four public schools under one central district. The system supports 853 students through one elementary, one middle, and two high schools.
Investing Above Average Per Pupil
The county spends $6,987 per student, which is nearly $1,000 more than the state average, though the 82.0% graduation rate trails the state target of 87.1%. This investment helps maintain a composite school score of 49.3, very close to the state average of 49.8.
A Single District Serving All Students
The Amite County School District manages every campus in the county, ensuring a unified curriculum for all 853 students. There are no charter schools in the area, keeping the focus entirely on the traditional public district.
A Purely Rural Educational Experience
All four schools in Amite County are located in rural settings, offering a quiet environment with an average school size of 284 students. Amite County Elementary is the largest with 468 students, while the middle school provides a very small-group experience with only 131 students.
Quiet Rural Schools for Growing Families
If you value small class sizes and a rural atmosphere, Amite County's unified district is worth a look. Search for homes near Liberty or Gloster to find the perfect spot within this community-focused school system.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Amite County
Total Enrollment
853
students
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
1 School District in Amite County
AMITE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
4 Public Schools in Amite County
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMITE COUNTY ELEMENTARY | AMITE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | KG–6 | Primary | 468 |
| AMITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | AMITE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | 9–12 | High | 254 |
| AMITE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | AMITE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | 7–8 | Middle | 131 |
| AMITE COUNTY VOC COMPLEX | AMITE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,987
State avg $5,954
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Amite County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Amite County, Mississippi?
Amite County offers a compact school landscape consisting of four public schools under one central district. The system supports 853 students through one elementary, one middle, and two high schools.
How do schools in Amite County perform academically?
The county spends $6,987 per student, which is nearly $1,000 more than the state average, though the 82.0% graduation rate trails the state target of 87.1%. This investment helps maintain a composite school score of 49.3, very close to the state average of 49.8.
What are the major school districts in Amite County, Mississippi?
The Amite County School District manages every campus in the county, ensuring a unified curriculum for all 853 students. There are no charter schools in the area, keeping the focus entirely on the traditional public district.
What is the school experience like in Amite County?
All four schools in Amite County are located in rural settings, offering a quiet environment with an average school size of 284 students. Amite County Elementary is the largest with 468 students, while the middle school provides a very small-group experience with only 131 students.
How can I find homes near good schools in Amite County, Mississippi?
If you value small class sizes and a rural atmosphere, Amite County's unified district is worth a look. Search for homes near Liberty or Gloster to find the perfect spot within this community-focused school system.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.