- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Amory Middle School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 280045000030 · Amory, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 13.4:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Amory High School (444 students)
Amory Middle School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Amory Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amory High Sch
Amory High School
444 students
- West Amory Sch
West Amory School
355 students
- This school
Amory Middle School
348 students
- East Amory Sch
East Amory School
314 students
What this shows Amory Middle School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amory Middle School compares
Amory Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~348 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.