Adams County Schools & Education
Adams County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,912
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#18
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Adams County
Measured School Summary
Adams County faces educational challenges with a school score of 38/100 and a graduation rate of 88.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,912 per pupil, Adams County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 39% above the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Adams County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
8 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
38/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #18 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
88.0%
0.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,912
$958 above the state average
School coverage
8
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Adams County has 8 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Adams County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Adams County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#18
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
2,842 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Adams County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Adams County, Mississippi
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Consolidated Education Network in Adams County
The county operates through 8 public schools, including three elementary, one middle, and four high schools. All schools fall under a single district, serving a total student body of 2,842 children.
Natchez-Adams Schools Lead the Way
The Natchez-Adams School District manages the entire county’s public education infrastructure with 2,842 enrolled students. No charter schools operate in the county, meaning traditional public schools provide 100% of the local educational options.
Small-Town Feel with Accessible Campuses
Education here is predominantly town-based, with seven schools in town settings and only one in a rural area. Natchez High School is the largest campus with 665 students, while Susie B West Elementary offers a more intimate setting for 369 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Adams County
Reported Enrollment
2,842
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Adams County
NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT
8 Public Schools in Adams County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATCHEZ HIGH SCHOOL | Record | NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT | NATCHEZ, 39120Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 665 |
| NATCHEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT | Natchez, 39120Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 623 |
| MC LAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT | NATCHEZ, 39120Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 591 |
| MORGANTOWN ELEMENTARY | Record | NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT | Natchez, 39120Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 398 |
| SUSIE B WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT | NATCHEZ, 39120Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 369 |
| NATCHEZ EARLY COLLEGE@CO-LIN | Record | NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT | Natchez, 39120Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 196 |
| CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER | Record | NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT | NATCHEZ, 39120Town: Remote | 10–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| CENTRAL SCHOOL | Record | NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT | NATCHEZ, 39120Town: Remote | 7–12 | Alternative | 0 |
NATCHEZ HIGH SCHOOL
NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT
NATCHEZ, 39120 / Town: Remote
NATCHEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL
NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Natchez, 39120 / Town: Remote
MC LAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT
NATCHEZ, 39120 / Town: Remote
MORGANTOWN ELEMENTARY
NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Natchez, 39120 / Town: Remote
SUSIE B WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT
NATCHEZ, 39120 / Town: Remote
NATCHEZ EARLY COLLEGE@CO-LIN
NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Natchez, 39120 / Rural: Fringe
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT
NATCHEZ, 39120 / Town: Remote
CENTRAL SCHOOL
NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT
NATCHEZ, 39120 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,912
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Adams County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Adams County, Mississippi?
The county operates through 8 public schools, including three elementary, one middle, and four high schools. All schools fall under a single district, serving a total student body of 2,842 children.
What are the major school districts in Adams County, Mississippi?
The Natchez-Adams School District manages the entire county’s public education infrastructure with 2,842 enrolled students. No charter schools operate in the county, meaning traditional public schools provide 100% of the local educational options.
What is the school experience like in Adams County?
Education here is predominantly town-based, with seven schools in town settings and only one in a rural area. Natchez High School is the largest campus with 665 students, while Susie B West Elementary offers a more intimate setting for 369 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.