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Public high school · Natchez-Adams School District · Natchez, Mississippi

Natchez High School

Natchez High School rates 6.0, below most Natchez-Adams School District high schools, whose rated median is 6.6.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.0this school

6.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Natchez-Adams School District median is 6.6.

#526 of 864 schools in Mississippi · Natchez-Adams School District: 2 high schools rated, median 6.6

The brief

A Natchez-Adams School District high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 526 of 864 schools in Mississippi and 4 of 6 in Natchez-Adams School District.

Natchez High School is listed in Natchez-Adams School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math29%37 points below the Mississippi average of 66%131 students tested · 2026 MAAP
Reading27%22 points below the Mississippi average of 49%139 students tested · 2026 MAAP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 28% in 2026.2026 MAAP; 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.1
25% of the rating
Academics
3.5
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39120; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Natchez High School and the 18 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$40,586
Median home value
$106,500
Median rent
$720/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
27.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
24
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
40
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Athletics
15 sports
8 boys' · 7 girls' · 21 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  2. Natchez High Schoolthis school
    6.0
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Natchez High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Natchez High School serve?

Natchez High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Natchez High School?

Natchez High School has an enrollment of approximately 634 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Natchez High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Natchez High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Natchez High School rank in MS?

Natchez High School ranks #526 of 864 schools in MS.

What is Natchez High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Natchez High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Natchez High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Natchez High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Natchez High School a charter school?

No, Natchez High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Natchez High School a Title I school?

No, Natchez High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Natchez High School?

100.0% of students at Natchez High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
634
Student-teacher ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Adams County
4-year graduation
90–94%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#4 of 6
Schools in district
8
District spending per student
$14,859
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
35.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 39120)
29,212
Area average commute
21 min
Area median age
42.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.