For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,842 students in Natchez-Adams School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 32% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
2,842 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
33,716 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
0.19
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
2,545 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
89%
47%
# White Students
219 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
8%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
211
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
254
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
207
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
246
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
181
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
189
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
214
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
188
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
192
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
213
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
206
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
200
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
210
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
112
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,903 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,971 is higher than the state median of $12,013. 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
$13,903
$12,143
Spending / Student
$15,971
$12,013
Best Natchez-Adams School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natchez Early Collegeco-lin
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30 Campus Dr
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2865
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2865
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Mc Laurin Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 591 students
Rank: #33.
Susie B West Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Natchez High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Martin Luther King Jr.rd
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-2385
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-2385
Grades: 9-12
| 665 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Magnet School
Magnet School
208 Lynda Lee Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Morgantown Elementary School
Magnet School
101 Cottage Home Dr
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2885
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2885
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
Natchez Middle School
Magnet School
319 Seargent Prentiss Dr
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2950
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2950
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Natchez-Adams School District?
Natchez-Adams School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,842 students.
What is the rank of Natchez-Adams School District?
Natchez-Adams School District is ranked #92 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?
89% of Natchez-Adams School District students are Black, 8% 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 higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Natchez-Adams School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,971 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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