Enrollment
348
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Amory, MS
Amory Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Amory Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280045000030
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amory Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Amory · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Amory Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amory Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Amory, MS.
School address
District: Amory School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280045000030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.7%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amory Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amory Middle School
Amory Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Amory, Mississippi, enrolling 348 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Mississippi median, within a few percentage points of the 13.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 60.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 348 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 109 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 203 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 348 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Amory School Dist also operates Amory High School (444 students) and West Amory School (355 students) alongside Amory Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Amory Middle School compares
Amory Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▼ 25% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,625
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
African American 33.9%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Amory Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amory School Dist, which includes Amory Middle School.
$10,625
Per student
-11%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 48.6%
Federal 27.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Amory Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amory High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Amory School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Amory School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amory Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Amory Middle School
How many students attend Amory Middle School?
Amory Middle School has 348 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Amory, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amory Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amory Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amory Middle School?
60.7% of students at Amory Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amory Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Amory Middle School is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Amory, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amory Middle School?
Amory Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amory Middle School rank among public schools in Amory?
By Resource Investment Index, Amory Middle School ranks #3 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.
Is Amory Middle School a good school?
Amory Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Amory School Dist?
Besides Amory Middle School, Amory School Dist also operates Amory High School (444 students), West Amory School (355 students), and East Amory School (314 students). See the Amory School Dist district page for the complete list.
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