For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,829 students in Natchez-Adams School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Natchez-Adams School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
2,829 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Natchez-Adams School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 88% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
2,554 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
90%
47%
# White Students
206 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
7%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
242
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
210
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
210
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
219
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
197
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
199
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
184
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
208
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
230
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
183
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
219
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
217
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
187
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
112
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,967 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,045 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,967
$12,094
Spending / Student
$16,045
$11,965
Best Natchez-Adams School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natchez Early College@co-lin
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
319 Seargent Printiss Dr.
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2865
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2865
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Natchez Freshman Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 Lynda Lee Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Grades: 8-9
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
Mc Laurin Elementary School
(Math: 32% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #44.
Robert Lewis Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Martin Luther King Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Grades: 6-8
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
Susie B West Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 Lewis Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2891
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2891
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #66.
Morgantown Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Cottage Home Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #77.
Joseph L Frazier Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1445 George F. West Boulevard
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2885
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2885
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #88.
Natchez High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
319 Seargent Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-2385
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-2385
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Central School
Alternative School
208 Lynda Lee Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Natchez-Adams School District?
Natchez-Adams School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,829 students.
What is the rank of Natchez-Adams School District?
Natchez-Adams School District is ranked #111 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Natchez-Adams School District?
90% of Natchez-Adams School District students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Natchez-Adams School District?
Natchez-Adams School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Natchez-Adams School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,045 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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