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Natchez-Adams School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,554 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 27% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (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 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
2,554 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Natchez-Adams School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.9%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
88%
45%
% White
7%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,471 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,773 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,471
$12,408
Spending / Student
$17,773
$12,276
Best Natchez-Adams School District Public Schools (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
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Natchez-Adams School District?
Natchez-Adams School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,554 students.
What is the rank of Natchez-Adams School District?
Natchez-Adams School District is ranked #111 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Natchez-Adams School District?
88% of Natchez-Adams School District students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% 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 $17,773 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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