Enrollment
606
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Natchez, MS
Natchez High School
Federal NCES profile for Natchez High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280303000608
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natchez High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Natchez · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Natchez High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natchez High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Natchez, MS.
School address
District: Natchez-Adams School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280303000608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.8%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Natchez High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Natchez High School
Natchez High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Natchez, Mississippi, enrolling 606 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 99.8% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 606 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is predominantly African American (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 152 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Natchez-Adams School District spends $14,698 per pupil, 23% above the Mississippi average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 218 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 606 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Natchez's high schools, it stands alongside Natchez Early College@Co-Lin (174 students): Natchez High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 21.8:1).
Natchez-Adams School District also operates Mc Laurin Elementary School (642 students) and Natchez Middle School (397 students) alongside Natchez High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Natchez High School compares
Natchez High School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,698
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $11,990
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 88.6%
White 5.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Natchez High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Natchez-Adams School District, which includes Natchez High School.
$14,698
Per student
+23%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 38.2%
Federal 26.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Natchez High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Laurin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Natchez Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susie B West Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgantown Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natchez Early College@Co-Lin | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natchez High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Natchez
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~606 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Natchez High School
How many students attend Natchez High School?
Natchez High School has 606 students enrolled. It is a high school in Natchez, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natchez High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Natchez High School is 14.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Natchez High School?
99.8% of students at Natchez High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natchez High School?
The largest demographic group at Natchez High School is African American at 88.6% of enrollment, in Natchez, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natchez High School?
Natchez High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Natchez High School rank among public schools in Natchez?
By Resource Investment Index, Natchez High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Natchez, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Natchez on the city page.
Is Natchez High School a good school?
Natchez High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Natchez-Adams School District?
Besides Natchez High School, Natchez-Adams School District also operates Mc Laurin Elementary School (642 students), Natchez Middle School (397 students), and Susie B West Elementary School (376 students). See the Natchez-Adams School District district page for the complete list.
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