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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 72 nd of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

72^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 69% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Natchez Early College@co-Lin is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Natchez, Mississippi, with a total enrollment of 187 students. The school is part of the Natchez-Adams School District, which is ranked 87 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Natchez Early College@co-Lin consistently outperforms the Natchez-Adams School District and the state of Mississippi in standardized test scores across various subjects, including Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 67.5% proficiency in Algebra I, compared to 28.5% for the district and 67.3% for the state. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.4% to 100% over the past few years, significantly higher than the district average. While the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.4% to 28%, it is still lower than the district average.

When comparing Natchez Early College@co-Lin to the nearby Natchez High School, which is also part of the Natchez-Adams School District, the differences in academic performance are stark. Natchez Early College@co-Lin consistently outperforms Natchez High School in standardized test scores, with the latter school scoring significantly lower than the district and state averages. Despite the school's 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, Natchez Early College@co-Lin has maintained a strong academic standing, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Mississippi over the past several years, with a 3- or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

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 → 69th in 2025

Strengths

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

✓Above the Mississippi median (69th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (58% vs 66% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 80th-percentile peak (2023) to 69th (2025)

!U.S. History1 scores 15 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg34%

Mississippi avg66%

72^nd of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 31%▲ up 28 pts since 2016

From bottom 41% (2016) to top 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

87^th of 130Natchez-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
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 (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I68%~ state avg

Biology62%~ state avg

English II57%+8 vs state

U.S. History155%-15 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 (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 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%)	70.8	72^nd of 232 public high schools	69.0%		63.6	83^rd of 228 public high schools	63.6%	11	67.5	57.1	62.5	54.7	$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%)	9	217^th of 232 public high schools	6.5%		8.6	216^th of 228 public high schools	5.3%	1	20.1	25.8	24.2	48.6	$16,545

Frequently Asked Questions about 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.

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

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

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

Natchez-Adams School District

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

Natchez Early College @ County-Lin ranks 72^nd of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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