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Schools in Natchez · Natchez-Adams School District

Natchez’s public schools score below 58% of Mississippi districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 24% of Natchez’s students scored proficient, below the Mississippi average (47%). The grade covers the public school district serving Natchez, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Mississippi, not nationally.

#76of 101 Mississippi townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Mississippi state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
27%
▼ 15 pts vs MS 42%
2021–22
Math proficiency
24%
▼ 23 pts vs MS 47%
2021–22
Graduate on time
93%
▲ 4 pts vs MS 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.1K
▲ 30% vs MS $12.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.7
MS 13.9
Schools in town
8
2,195 students on the public path
In brief

Natchez’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 128 Mississippi towns with household incomes within a quarter of Natchez’s, its schools beat 52%, higher than their 42% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 27% of tested students were proficient in reading and 24% in math, against 42% and 47% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89% across Mississippi. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,056 per student, against $12,392 across Mississippi (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 10% since 2022–23. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Instant Impact Global Prep, Cathedral School (private) and Adams County Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Natchez’s grade

C− Test scoresA− Graduation

C+: better than 42% of Mississippi school districts, #76 of 101 Mississippi towns. Graduation is above the Mississippi average; test scores are below it.

Mississippi school districts we grade (150)Better than 42%
Lower resultsHigher results
Mississippi towns with similar household incomes (128)Better than 52%
CB−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,463 test results and a graduating class of 227 could put Natchez anywhere from C to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Natchez’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,435 in math, 1,491 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Natchez, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–1West Elementary SchoolNatchez-Adams School DistrictC−
2–4McLaurin ElementaryNatchez-Adams School DistrictC
7–8Natchez MiddleNatchez-Adams School DistrictNo scores
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressD to A−

Natchez’s public schools are run by Natchez-Adams School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Natchez-Adams School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 2,554 students, down 10% since 2022–23 · 13.7 per teacher (MS 13.9)
$16,056MS $12,392 · FY2024
C+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading27%
State average 41.7% · 1491 students tested
Math24%
State average 47% · 1435 students tested

Natchez vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Mississippi towns that share Natchez’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
NatchezC+Natchez-Adams

Every school in Natchez

8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Mississippi’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Natchezby address
West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1
C−
376 students15:1Rate it →
McLaurin Elementary
Elementary · Grades 2–4
C
642 students15:1Rate it →
Natchez Middle
Middle · Grades 7–8
397 students12:1Rate it →
Natchez High School
High · Grades 9–12
D
606 students12:1Rate it →
Natchez Early College @ Co-Lin
High · Grades 9–12
A−
174 students20:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Instant Impact Global Prep
Elementary · Grades K–3
Charter
160 studentsRate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Cathedral School
Grades PK–12
Private · Catholic
608 students15:1Rate it →
Adams County Christian School
Grades PK–12
Private · Religious
559 students18:1Rate it →

Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Central School and Career and Technology Center).

Questions about Natchez’s schools

Are Natchez’s schools good?

On Mississippi’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Natchez children attend score below 58% of Mississippi’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #76 of 101 Mississippi towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 52%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Natchez in?

Natchez-Adams School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,554 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Natchez kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Natchez High School and Natchez Early College @ Co-Lin.

What is Natchez’s graduation rate?

93% of the class of 2023 in Natchez-Adams School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Mississippi.

How much does Natchez spend per student?

$16,056 in Natchez-Adams School District (FY2024), against $12,392 across Mississippi. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Natchez?

Yes: Cathedral School (Catholic, grades PK–12, 608 students) and Adams County Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 559 students). Natchez also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Mississippi. Stars are from neighbors.