- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280303000608
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Natchez · Resource Index
- 41
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Natchez High School held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 280303000608 · Natchez, MS High · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 14.4:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mc Laurin Elementary School (642 students)
Natchez High School held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Natchez High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mc Laurin Elem
Mc Laurin Elementary School
642 students
- This school
Natchez High School
606 students
- Natchez Middle
Natchez Middle School
397 students
- Susie B West E
Susie B West Elementary School
376 students
- Morgantown Ele
Morgantown Elementary
359 students
- Natchez Early 174
Natchez Early College@Co-Lin
174 students
What this shows Natchez High School reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natchez High School compares
Natchez High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,859
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
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.
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
District finance for Natchez-Adams School District reports $14,859 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~606 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.