Serving 196 students in grades 9-12, Natchez Early Collegeco-lin ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Natchez Early Collegeco-lin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Natchez Early Collegeco-lin's student population of 196 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Natchez Early Collegeco-lin ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Natchez Early Collegeco-lin is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
88%
47%
White
8%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natchez Early Collegeco-lin's ranking?
Natchez Early Collegeco-lin is ranked #23 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Natchez Early Collegeco-lin often compared to?
Natchez Early Collegeco-linis often viewed alongside schools like Natchez High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Natchez Early Collegeco-lin?
The graduation rate of Natchez Early Collegeco-lin is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Natchez Early Collegeco-lin?
196 students attend Natchez Early Collegeco-lin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Natchez Early Collegeco-lin students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Natchez Early Collegeco-lin?
Natchez Early Collegeco-lin has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Natchez Early Collegeco-lin offer ?
Natchez Early Collegeco-lin offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Natchez Early Collegeco-lin part of?
Natchez Early Collegeco-lin is part of Natchez-Adams School District.
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