Public schools in Natchez, MS
9 open public schools with an address in Natchez, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,714
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Natchez public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Natchez, MS: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,714 students, an average of 302 per school. The largest campus is McLaurin Elementary (642 students).
Natchez-Adams School District operates the most schools here (8), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Natchez
Elementary schools in Natchez
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Impact Global Prep Instant Impact Global Prep · Charter | KG–04 | 160 | — | |
| McLaurin Elementary Natchez-Adams School District | 02–04 | 642 | 15.1:1 | |
| West Elementary School Natchez-Adams School District | PK–01 | 376 | 14.6:1 |
Middle schools in Natchez
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown Elementary Natchez-Adams School District | 05–06 | 359 | 13.2:1 | |
| Natchez Middle Natchez-Adams School District | 07–08 | 397 | 12:1 |
High schools in Natchez
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technology Center Natchez-Adams School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Natchez Early College @ Co-Lin Natchez-Adams School District | 09–12 | 174 | 20.4:1 | |
| Natchez High School Natchez-Adams School District | 09–12 | 606 | 12.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Natchez
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central School Natchez-Adams School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.9%
- Hispanic0.9%
- Black88.5%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Natchez schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,714 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Natchez
How many public schools are in Natchez, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Natchez: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,714 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Natchez?
Schools with an address in Natchez belong to 2 education agencies, led by Natchez-Adams School District (8 schools), Instant Impact Global Prep (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Natchez?
Natchez High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Natchez, with 606 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Natchez?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Natchez are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Instant Impact Global Prep. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Natchez schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Natchez public schools is 13.9:1, similar to the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Natchez guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Mississippi cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities