For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,714 students in Natchez, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,120 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Natchez, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Natchez, MS are Natchez Early College Co-lin, Mclaurin Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natchez, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Natchez have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Natchez, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Natchez Early College Co-lin
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Campus Dr
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 446-1153
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 446-1153
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Mclaurin Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Seargent S Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2953
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2953
Gr: 2-4 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 Lewis Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2891
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2891
Gr: PK-1 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Natchez High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
323 Seargent S Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 492-6045
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 492-6045
Gr: 9-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
315 Seargent Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2902
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2902
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Instant Impact Global Prep
Charter School
319 Us 61 S
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 653-3709
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 653-3709
Gr: K-3 | 160 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Cottage Home Dr
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2885
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2885
Gr: 5-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
319 Seargent Prentiss Dr
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Gr: 7-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Natchez, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
208 Lynda Lee Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Gr: 7-12
101 Cottage Home Dr.
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
101 College Home Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Gr: 6-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
1221 Martin Luther King Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Gr: 7-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Natchez, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Natchez, MS include Natchez Early College Co-lin, Mclaurin Elementary School and West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Natchez?
8 public schools are located in Natchez.
What percentage of students in Natchez go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Natchez are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Natchez?
Natchez public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Natchez are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Natchez include: Natchez Early College Co-lin vs. Natchez High School, Natchez High School vs. Natchez Early College Co-lin
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