Natchez High School is a public school in Natchez, Mississippi. It is part of the Natchez-Adams School District and serves students in grades nine through twelve.
Serving 606 students in grades 9-12, Natchez High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Natchez High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Natchez High School's student population of 606 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Natchez High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Natchez High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#760 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
89%
45%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Natchez-Adams School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natchez High School's ranking?
Natchez High School is ranked #760 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Natchez High School often compared to?
Natchez High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Natchez Early College Co-lin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Natchez High School?
The graduation rate of Natchez High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Natchez High School?
606 students attend Natchez High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Natchez High School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Natchez High School?
Natchez High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Natchez High School offer ?
Natchez High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Natchez High School part of?
Natchez High School is part of Natchez-Adams School District.
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