Natchez-Adams School District

The Natchez-Adams School District in Mississippi operates 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district faces significant challenges, with an overall ranking of 87 out of 130 districts in the state and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district is Natchez Early College@co-Lin, a high school that has consistently ranked among the top schools in Mississippi, with a 4-star rating in 2022-2023 and a 3-star rating in the last two years. The school's students significantly outperform the district and state averages on tests, particularly in Algebra I, English II, and Biology. In contrast, Morgantown Elementary, while ranked lower than the other elementary schools, has some bright spots, including higher-than-average 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency and strong 3rd and 4th-grade math scores.

Across the Natchez-Adams School District, chronic absenteeism rates are high, ranging from 23.9% to 24.9%, and all schools have 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantages among the student population. While the district's overall performance is below the state average, the success of Natchez Early College@co-Lin suggests that the district may be able to replicate or expand its model to improve educational outcomes across the region.