Total enrollment
2,714
+1,128 (+71%) vs SY 2020-21
Adams County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Adams County reports 9 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 28,803, with an average school size of 302 students. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Adams County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
+3 (+75%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Adams County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Mississippi | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 40.2% | #64 of 73 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,714 | #47 of 73 | #1,938 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #39 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.7:1 | #35 of 73 | #1,184 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 99.9% | #7 of 73 | #31 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.1% | #67 of 70 | #2,109 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Adams County school rankings
Residents
28,803
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
2,714
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$43,644
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.8%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
3
1,178 students
Middle
2
756 students
High
4
780 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Natchez-Adams School District
2,554 students · 2 districts in Adams County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Adams County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
20.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
20.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
20.5% under 18
Test scores in Adams County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Natchez Early College @ Co-Lin· 57.1%
- Morgantown Elementary· 44.1%
- McLaurin Elementary· 34.7%
- Natchez Middle· 32.4%
- West Elementary School· 30.6%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Natchez High School· 27.7%
- West Elementary School· 30.6%
- Natchez Middle· 32.4%
- McLaurin Elementary· 34.7%
- Morgantown Elementary· 44.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaurin Elementary | Natchez | Elementary | 02-04 | 642 | · |
| Natchez High School | Natchez | High | 09-12 | 606 | · |
| Natchez Middle | Natchez | Middle | 07-08 | 397 | · |
| West Elementary School | Natchez | Elementary | PK-01 | 376 | · |
| Morgantown Elementary | Natchez | Middle | 05-06 | 359 | · |
| Natchez Early College @ Co-Lin | Natchez | High | 09-12 | 174 | · |
| Instant Impact Global Prep | Natchez | Elementary | KG-03 | 160 | · |
| CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER | Natchez | High | 10-12 | 0 | · |
| CENTRAL SCHOOL | Natchez | High | 07-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Adams County
About Adams County
In Mississippi, Adams County is a low-population county of about 28,803 residents. 9 public schools across the county instructs about 2,714 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $43,644, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 20%. That income level is 13% noticeably below the Mississippi median.
In terms of grade levels, Adams County is made up of 3 elementary schools (1,178 students), 2 middle schools (756), and 4 high schools (780).
Natchez-Adams School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,554 students across Adams County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,714 students, expanded 71% from the 1,586 reported in SY 2020-21. Adams County now counts 7 public schools, up from 4 in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Adams County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data