- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Amory, MS
Amory High School
Federal NCES profile for Amory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280045000029
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amory High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Amory · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Amory High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amory High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Amory, MS.
School address
District: Amory School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280045000029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Amory High School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 280045000029 · Amory, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 17.8:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: West Amory School (355 students)
Amory High School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Amory High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Amory High School
444 students
- West Amory Sch
West Amory School
355 students
- Amory Middle S
Amory Middle School
348 students
- East Amory Sch
East Amory School
314 students
What this shows Amory High School reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amory High School compares
Amory High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 33% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,627
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
African American 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Amory High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Amory School Dist reports $11,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amory High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Amory School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amory Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Amory School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amory High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amory High School
How many students attend Amory High School?
Amory High School has 444 students enrolled. It is a high school in Amory, MS. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amory High School is 17.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amory High School?
54.2% of students at Amory High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amory High School?
The largest demographic group at Amory High School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Amory, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amory High School?
Amory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amory High School rank among public schools in Amory?
By Resource Investment Index, Amory High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Amory, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Amory on the city page.
What other schools are in Amory School Dist?
Besides Amory High School, Amory School Dist also operates West Amory School (355 students), Amory Middle School (348 students), and East Amory School (314 students). See the Amory School Dist district page for the complete list.