- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Natchez Middle School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 280303001583 · Natchez, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 10.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Mc Laurin Elementary School (642 students)
Natchez Middle School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Natchez Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mc Laurin Elem
Mc Laurin Elementary School
642 students
- Natchez High S
Natchez High School
606 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natchez Middle School compares
Natchez Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,859
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.
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.
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 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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~397 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
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.
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.