For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 472 students in Amite County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary school in Amite County, MS is Amite County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amite County, MS public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Amite County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Amite County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amite County Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3457 South Greensburg Road, P.
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8311
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8311
Grades: K-6
| 472 students
Amite County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
154 Cassels St
Gloster, MS 39638
(601) 225-9913
Gloster, MS 39638
(601) 225-9913
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
3457 Greensburg Rd
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8311
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 657-8311
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Amite County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Amite County, MS include Amite County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Amite County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Amite County.
What is the racial composition of students in Amite County?
Amite County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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