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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.

7-year change in Adams County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,714
-600 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
7%
was 8%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
89%
was 91%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
2,714
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
White
38%
Hispanic
4%
Black
56%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
7%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
89%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.

See all 6 schools in Adams County ranked by score →

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
McLaurin ElementaryNatchezElementary02-04642·
Natchez High SchoolNatchezHigh09-12606·
Natchez MiddleNatchezMiddle07-08397·
West Elementary SchoolNatchezElementaryPK-01376·
Morgantown ElementaryNatchezMiddle05-06359·
Natchez Early College @ Co-LinNatchezHigh09-12174·
Instant Impact Global PrepNatchezElementaryKG-03160·
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTERNatchezHigh10-120·
CENTRAL SCHOOLNatchezHigh07-120·

Cities in Adams County

Natchez5 schoolsNatchez4 schools

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, contracted 18% from the 3,314 reported in SY 2017-18. Adams County now counts 7 public schools, down from 8 in SY 2017-18.

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

How many public schools are in Adams County?
Adams County, Mississippi has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,714 students.
How many high schools are in Adams County?
Adams County, Mississippi has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 780 students.
How many middle schools are in Adams County?
Adams County, Mississippi has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 756 students.
How many elementary schools are in Adams County?
Adams County, Mississippi has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,178 students.
What is the largest school district in Adams County?
Natchez-Adams School District is the largest school district in Adams County, serving approximately 2,554 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Adams County?
Adams County has roughly 28,803 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Adams County?
Median household income in Adams County is $43,644, below the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 20.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Adams County?
Approximately 20.6% of adults 25 and older in Adams County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Adams County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 99.8% of students in Adams County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Mississippi county average of 82.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Adams County schools?
Across Adams County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.9 to 1.

Adams County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data