For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 964 students in Natchez, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Natchez, MS are Natchez Early Collegeco-lin, Natchez Freshman Academy and Natchez High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natchez, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Natchez have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Natchez, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Natchez High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Natchez, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Natchez Early Collegeco-lin
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Campus Dr
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 446-1153
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 446-1153
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Natchez Freshman Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 Lynda Lee Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Gr: 8-9 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Natchez High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
323 Seargent S Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2864
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2864
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
315 Seargent Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2902
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2902
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Central School
Alternative School
208 Lynda Lee Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Gr: 7-12
Natchez, Mississippi 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Cottage Home Dr.
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
101 College Home Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Gr: 6-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
1221 Martin Luther King Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Gr: 7-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Natchez, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Natchez, MS include Natchez Early Collegeco-lin, Natchez Freshman Academy and Natchez High School.
How many public high schools are located in Natchez?
5 public high schools are located in Natchez.
What is the racial composition of students in Natchez?
Natchez public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Natchez are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Natchez include: Natchez High School vs. Natchez Early Collegeco-lin, Natchez Freshman Academy vs. Natchez Early Collegeco-lin, Natchez Early Collegeco-lin vs. Natchez High School
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