For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,922 students in 38821, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38821, MS are East Amory Elementary School, Hatley School and Amory Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38821 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38821, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38821, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Amory Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 Easthaven Drive
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-7191
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-7191
Gr: 3-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Hatley School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60286 Hatley Road
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-8808
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-8808
Gr: K-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Amory Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 2nd Avenue North
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5658
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5658
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
704 111th Street
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-1643
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-1643
Gr: K-2 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 38821, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38821, MS include East Amory Elementary School, Hatley School and Amory Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38821?
4 public elementary schools are located in 38821.
What is the racial composition of students in 38821?
38821 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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