For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 964 students in 39120, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in 39120, MS are Natchez Early Collegeco-lin, Natchez Freshman Academy and Natchez High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 39120 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 39120, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 39120 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Natchez Early Collegeco-lin, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 39120, MS Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natchez Early Collegeco-lin
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30 Campus Dr
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 446-1153
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 446-1153
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Natchez Freshman Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 Lynda Lee Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Grades: 8-9
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
Natchez High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
323 Seargent S Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2864
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2864
Grades: 9-12
| 634 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
315 Seargent Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2902
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2902
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Central School
Alternative School
208 Lynda Lee Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
39120, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Cottage Home Dr.
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
101 College Home Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2917
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students
1221 Martin Luther King Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926
Grades: 7-8
| 749 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 39120, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 39120, MS include Natchez Early Collegeco-lin, Natchez Freshman Academy and Natchez High School.
How many public high schools are located in 39120?
5 public high schools are located in 39120.
What is the racial composition of students in 39120?
39120 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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