Serving 634 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 634 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (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
Natchez High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Natchez High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Natchez High School is ranked #739 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Natchez High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Natchez High School?
634 students attend Natchez High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Natchez High School students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Natchez High School?
Natchez High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Natchez High School offer ?
Natchez High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Natchez High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 634 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (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
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