Best Schools in Adams County, MS
Adams County, MS has 11 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,764 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Adams County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Adams County, MS
The top high schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Natchez Early College@co-lin
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchez-adams School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 196 Students
2. Natchez High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchez-adams School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students
Best Middle Schools in Adams County, MS
The top middle schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 235 Students
2. Franklin County Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Franklin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 204 Students
3. Natchez Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchez-adams School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 623 Students
4. William Winans Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Wilkinson Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Adams County, MS
The top elementary schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mc Laurin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Natchez-adams School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 591 Students
2. Morgantown Elementary
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Natchez-adams School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 398 Students
3. Wilkinson County Elementary
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Wilkinson Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
4. Holy Family Academy
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Holy Family Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 53 Students
5. Susie B West Elementary School
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Natchez-adams School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 369 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Adams County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Adams County, MS has a total population of 29,538 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Adams County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Adams County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Adams County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Adams County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Adams County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Adams County, MS
How many schools are in Adams County, MS?
Adams County, MS has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,764 students in total.
How do schools in Adams County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Adams County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Adams County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Adams County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Adams County
1 places in Adams County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Natchez (4)
School districts (1)
- Natchez-Adams School District (4 schools)