Enrollment
397
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Natchez, MS
Natchez Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Natchez Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280303001583
👥 S:T ratio 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natchez Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Natchez · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Natchez Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natchez Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Natchez, MS.
School address
District: Natchez-Adams School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280303001583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Natchez Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Natchez Middle School
Natchez Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Natchez, Mississippi, enrolling 397 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Natchez Middle School is leaner than roughly 87% of Mississippi schools and 22% under the state's 13.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 877 Mississippi schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 301 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
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.
Natchez-Adams School District also operates Mc Laurin Elementary School (642 students) and Natchez High School (606 students) alongside Natchez Middle 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 Middle School compares
Natchez Middle 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 13% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
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 87.9%
White 7.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Natchez Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Natchez-Adams School District, which includes Natchez Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Laurin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natchez High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susie B West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgantown Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Natchez Early College@Co-Lin | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natchez Middle 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
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 middle 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 (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Natchez Middle School
How many students attend Natchez Middle School?
Natchez Middle School has 397 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Natchez, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natchez Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Natchez Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Natchez Middle School?
100.0% of students at Natchez Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natchez Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Natchez Middle School is African American at 87.9% of enrollment, in Natchez, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natchez Middle School?
Natchez Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Natchez Middle School rank among public schools in Natchez?
By Resource Investment Index, Natchez Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
Natchez Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% 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 Middle School, Natchez-Adams School District also operates Mc Laurin Elementary School (642 students), Natchez High School (606 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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