Amite County High School vs Richton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 178 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amite County High School
Liberty · Public high · Grades 9–13
284 students
Richton High School
Richton · Public high · Grades 7–12
281 students
| Measure | Amite County High School Liberty, Mississippi | Richton High School Richton, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 197 | #102 of 197 |
| National rank | #15498 of 16,910 | #12287 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 284 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 32% |
| city | Liberty | Richton |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 18.7).
- •Richton High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 14%).
- •Richton High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Richton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.6% vs 100%).
- •Amite County High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.8).
- •Amite County High School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 281.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amite County High School better than Richton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Richton High School ranks higher (34.6 vs 18.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Amite County High School and Richton High School?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Liberty and Richton in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amite County High School: 284. Richton High School: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amite County High School and Richton High School rank in Mississippi?
Amite County High School is 165th of 197 and Richton High School is 102nd of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).