For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,829 students in Adams County, MS (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,140 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Adams County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, MS are Natchez Early College@co-lin, Natchez Freshman Academy and Robert Lewis Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Adams County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natchez Early College@co-lin
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
319 Seargent Printiss Dr.
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2865
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2865
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
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
Grades: 8-9
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
Robert Lewis Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Martin Luther King Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Grades: 6-8
| 321 students
Rank: #44.
Mc Laurin Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
170 Seargent S Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2953
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2953
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #55.
Susie B West Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 Lewis Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2891
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2891
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #66.
Natchez High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 Seargent Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-2385
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-2385
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #77.
Morgantown Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Cottage Home Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #88.
Joseph L Frazier Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1445 George F. West Boulevard
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2885
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2885
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central School
Alternative School
208 Lynda Lee Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Cottage Home Dr.
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
101 College Home Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students
1221 Martin Luther King Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Grades: 7-8
| 749 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Adams County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, MS include Natchez Early College@co-lin, Natchez Freshman Academy and Robert Lewis Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in Adams County, MS?
10 public schools are located in Adams County, MS.
What percentage of students in Adams County, MS go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Adams County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County, MS?
Adams County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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