D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Natchez High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 323 Seargent S Prentiss Drive, Natchez, MS 39120
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 12% · Math 10% proficient · 7th percentile in Mississippi
Graduation
A
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
634
Students
enrolled
17.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%7/100reading 7th percentile, math 7th percentile among Mississippi high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%77/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 46% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency12% (−27 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency10% (−32 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+6 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black12%8%reading -8 pts, math -18 pts7th percentile (list)
Low-income12%12%reading -16 pts, math -22 pts7th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 323 Seargent S Prentiss Drive
City Natchez
ZIP Code 39120
District 2803030
NCES School ID 280303000608
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39120

Understanding the community around Natchez High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $38,255
Per Capita Income $23,140
Poverty Rate 20.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%
High School or Higher 82.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $99,000
Median Rent $695
Owner-Occupied 65.2%
Renter-Occupied 34.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Natchez High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 91.6%
White 5.7%
Two or More Races 2.4%
Hispanic/Latino 0.2%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 634
Teachers (FTE) 36.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Natchez High School?
Natchez High School has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Natchez High School?
Natchez High School has 634 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1.
What grades does Natchez High School serve?
Natchez High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Natchez High School receive per student?
Natchez High School receives $21,281 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Natchez High School in 39120 ▼
Avg Home Value
$122,127
Avg Monthly Rent
$765
1-Year Change
+1.3%
% Renters
34.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026