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Natchez Early College @ County-Lin

Q: Is Natchez Early College @ County-Lin a good school?

Natchez Early College @ County-Lin ranks 100 th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

100^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 55% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Natchez Early College @ County-Lin (NECCL) is a small four-year public high school in Natchez, MS, serving 174 students in grades 9–12 within the Natchez-Adams School District. Despite 100% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, this early college program has become a standout in the region, achieving a 100% graduation rate in three of the last five years and consistently outpacing state averages in English II proficiency—hitting 71% in 2025–2026 versus the state's 49.3%.

The contrast with nearby Natchez High School (NHS) is striking. In the 2025–2026 school year, NECCL posted proficiency rates of 57.7% in Algebra I, 71% in English II, and 57.8% in Biology, while NHS managed just 29%, 26.6%, and 25.1%, respectively. NECCL's U.S. History proficiency of 54.7% (2024–2025) also topped NHS's 48.6%. The graduation gap is equally dramatic—100% versus 86.2%—and NECCL accomplishes this even with a larger student–teacher ratio (20.4 vs. 12.1). Chronic absenteeism at NHS runs at 29.2%, far above the state average of 23.9%, while NECCL's last reported figure was just 5.6%, pointing to a much stronger attendance culture.

What makes NECCL's success particularly compelling is the early college model itself. With just 174 students, the school creates a focused, college-prep environment that appears to drive engagement and achievement despite a 100% economically disadvantaged population. The school has climbed as high as 45th in Mississippi's state rankings (a 4-star rating in 2022–2023) and currently sits in the 55th percentile—a full 53 points above NHS's 2nd percentile. While recent U.S. History scores have slipped from a stellar 88.6% in 2022–2023 to 54.7% in 2024–2025, NECCL remains a powerful example of how school culture and structure can overcome economic barriers.

174

Students ?

20.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,371

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

30 Campus Dr
Natchez, MS 39120

(601) 446-1153

District: Natchez-Adams School District

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.5%

White:

9.2%

Two or more races:

5.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 80th percentile in 2023 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

✓Above the Mississippi median (55th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 80th-percentile peak (2023) to 55th (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg35%

Mississippi avg60%

100^th of 224

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From bottom 41% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Natchez-Adams School District

94^th of 134Natchez-Adams School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	55.8	100 of 224	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.8	72 of 232	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.6	83 of 228	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.9	45 of 226	80.1%	★★★★☆
2022	74.6	46 of 228	79.8%	★★★★☆
2021	74.6	48 of 231	79.2%	★★★★☆
2019	64.5	73 of 233	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.7	107 of 233	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	36.4	148 of 237	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	41.5	136 of 231	41.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

English II71%+22 vs state

Biology58%-5 vs state

Algebra I58%-8 vs state

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by a principal
Thursday, May 10, 2018

NECA is a family-oriented school with a passionate faculty and staff who are compassionate about students. The students are hungry for success and opportunity, and this school provides the rigor, support and opportunities necessary for the students to excel in their dreams. Students graduate with 30 credit hours and some with their Associates Degree with their high school diploma. To balance the rigor of the academics students are taught to serve their community and to develop themselves holistically. Natchez Early College is a safe, nurturing and challenging place for students and teachers alike. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP English II (2026)	MAAP Biology (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	Total
Natchez Early College @ County-Lin	Public	9-12	30 Campus Dr	Natchez	39120	Adams County	Natchez-Adams School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 446-1153	174	9	20.4	100.0%	16 (9.2%)	147 (84.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.2%)	55.8	100^th of 224 public high schools	55.4%		70.8	72^nd of 232 public high schools	69.0%	28	57.7	71.0	57.8	$12,371
Career And Technology Center	Public	10-12	315 Seargent Prentiss Drive	Natchez	39120	Adams County	Natchez-Adams School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 445-2902	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Central School	Public	7-12	208 Lynda Lee Drive	Natchez	39120	Adams County	Natchez-Adams School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 445-2941	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Natchez High School	Public	9-12	323 Seargent S Prentiss Drive	Natchez	39120	Adams County	Natchez-Adams School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 492-6045	606	50	12.1	100.0%	35 (5.8%)	537 (88.6%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.3%)	4.8	219^th of 224 public high schools	2.2%		9	217^th of 232 public high schools	6.5%	2	29.0	26.6	25.1	$16,545

Frequently Asked Questions about Natchez Early College @ County-Lin

Is Natchez Early College @ County-Lin a good school?

Natchez Early College @ County-Lin ranks 100^th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Natchez Early College @ County-Lin?

In the 2024-25 school year, 174 students attended Natchez Early College @ County-Lin.

What is the racial makeup of Natchez Early College @ County-Lin?

Students at Natchez Early College @ County-Lin are 84% African American, 9% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Natchez Early College @ County-Lin in?

Natchez-Adams School District

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