Best Schools in Monroe County, MS
Monroe County, MS has 18 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,586 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Monroe County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Monroe County, MS
The top high schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amory High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amory School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 456 Students
2. Okolona High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okolona Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
3. Nettleton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 342 Students
4. Aberdeen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aberdeen School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 345 Students
Best Middle Schools in Monroe County, MS
The top middle schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amory Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amory School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students
2. Okolona Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okolona Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 124 Students
3. Belle Shivers Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aberdeen School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 352 Students
4. Shannon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 202 Students
5. Nettleton Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 452 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Monroe County, MS
The top elementary schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Amory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amory School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 372 Students
2. Okolona Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okolona Separate School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 229 Students
3. Aberdeen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aberdeen School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 301 Students
4. West Amory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amory School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 359 Students
5. Nettleton Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettleton School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 318 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Monroe County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Monroe County, MS has a total population of 34,180 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Monroe County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Monroe County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Monroe County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Monroe County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Monroe County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Monroe County, MS
How many schools are in Monroe County, MS?
Monroe County, MS has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,586 students in total.
How do schools in Monroe County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Monroe County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Monroe County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Monroe County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Monroe County
4 places in Monroe County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Amory (5)
- Aberdeen (3)
- Hamilton (1)
- Smithville (1)
School districts (3)
- Amory School Dist (4 schools)
- Aberdeen School Dist (3 schools)
- Monroe Co School Dist (3 schools)