Amite County Middle School serves 131 students in grades 7-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amite County Middle School's student population of 131 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Amite County Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
81%
47%
White
17%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Amite County Middle School?
131 students attend Amite County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Amite County Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amite County Middle School?
Amite County Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Amite County Middle School offer ?
Amite County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Amite County Middle School part of?
Amite County Middle School is part of Amite County School District.
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