For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,802 students in Monroe County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, MS are Smithville High School, Hatley High School and Hamilton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Monroe County (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: #44.
Amory Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 2nd Avenue North
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5658
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5658
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #55.
Belle Shivers Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
518 West Vine Street
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Grades: 4-8
| 352 students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aberdeen Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
605 West Commerce St
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-3012
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-3012
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
518 West Commerce
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-4715
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-4715
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
52251 Hwy 25 South
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2495
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2495
Grades: K-6
| 136 students
518 West Vine Street
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-2649
Grades: 4-5
| 213 students
10200 Hwy 382
Prairie, MS 39756
(662) 369-6372
Prairie, MS 39756
(662) 369-6372
Grades: 6
| n/a students
316 North Franklin St
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-6241
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-6241
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
316 N Franklin
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-6241
Aberdeen, MS 39730
(662) 369-6241
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, MS include Smithville High School, Hatley High School and Hamilton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Monroe County?
5 public middle schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Monroe County include: Hatley High School vs. Hamilton High School, Smithville High School vs. Hatley High School, Hamilton High School vs. Hatley High School
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