Top Rankings
Monroe Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,119 students in Monroe Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Monroe Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
2,119 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Monroe Co School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.60
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
147 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
7%
47%
# White Students
1,906 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
90%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
159
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
169
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
162
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
143
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
169
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
130
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
141
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
174
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
161
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
186
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
179
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
143
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
163
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
40
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,627 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,800 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,627
$12,143
Spending / Student
$10,800
$12,013
Best Monroe Co School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smithville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60017 Hwy 23
Smithville, MS 38870
(662) 651-4276
Smithville, MS 38870
(662) 651-4276
Grades: PK-12
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Hatley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60286 Hatley Road
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-4563
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-4563
Grades: PK-12
| 972 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40201 Hamilton Road
Hamilton, MS 39746
(662) 343-8307
Hamilton, MS 39746
(662) 343-8307
Grades: PK-12
| 607 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Co Advanced Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
52251 Highway 25 South
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2495
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2495
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Co Voc Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
50057 Airport Road
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-7845
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-7845
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe Co School District?
Monroe Co School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,119 students.
What is the rank of Monroe Co School District?
Monroe Co School District is ranked #21 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe Co School District?
90% of Monroe Co School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe Co School District?
Monroe Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Monroe Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,800 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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