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Natchez Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 1,056 students in Natchez, MS.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi private high school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private high schools in Natchez, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Natchez Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Adams County Christian School
Adams County Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students
Christian
300 Chinquapin Ln
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-1422
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Cathedral School Photo
Cathedral School
Gr: PK-12 | 627 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
701 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr St
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-9844
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Natchez, Mississippi Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Riverside Baptist School
Riverside Baptist School
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students
Baptist
1651 Martin Luther King Jr Rd
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-9490
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Natchez, MS Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
1,056
Students
-23.8% (-329 students) 10-yr
$5,460
Avg. Tuition
+27.0% (+$1,160) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
-25.0% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-25.0% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Natchez)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
133 Schools
# Students
1,056 Students
41,484 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearNatchez, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025357314253
2024357314245
2023357309247
2022528325257
2021529316249
2020540308235
2019453332242
2018453331238
2017462339246
2016462348241
2015462305220
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% Students of Color
12%
15%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNatchez, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202512%15%32%
202412%15%31%
202312%13%31%
202215%13%30%
202115%14%30%
202012%13%29%
201916%13%29%
201816%13%28%
201716%13%30%
201616%13%30%
201516%13%30%
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0.36
0.39

Diversity Score Trends

YearNatchez, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20250.360.390.61
20240.360.400.60
20230.360.410.60
20220.360.390.58
20210.360.390.57
20200.380.390.57
20190.440.400.56
20180.440.400.55
20170.400.380.54
20160.400.370.54
20150.400.370.53
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
33 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,024 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNatchez, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20191%2%5%
20181%2%5%
20171%3%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
18 Students
678 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNatchez, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20253%2%9%
20243%2%9%
20233%1%8%
20223%2%8%
20213%2%8%
20202%2%8%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20172%1%7%
20162%1%8%
20152%1%8%
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# Black Students
95 Students
3,099 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNatchez, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20259%7%8%
20249%8%8%
20239%7%8%
20229%6%8%
20219%7%8%
20209%7%8%
201910%6%8%
201810%6%8%
20178%5%8%
20168%6%8%
20158%6%9%
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# White Students
839 Students
32,378 Students
% White Students
80%
77%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNatchez, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202579%77%59%
202479%77%60%
202379%76%60%
202279%77%62%
202179%77%63%
202078%77%64%
201973%76%64%
201873%76%65%
201776%78%66%
201676%79%66%
201576%78%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
99 Students
4,888 Students
% of Others Students
9%
12%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNatchez, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20259%12%17%
20249%11%15%
20239%13%16%
20229%12%16%
20219%12%15%
202011%12%14%
201914%14%14%
201814%14%13%
201713%13%14%
201613%12%13%
201513%13%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
118 Teachers
3,570 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNatchez, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20259:111:110:1
20249:111:110:1
20239:111:110:1
20229:111:110:1
20219:111:110:1
202010:112:110:1
201911:112:110:1
201811:112:110:1
201712:112:110:1
201612:113:110:1
201512:112:110:1
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNatchez, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025181614
2024181614
2023181614
2022181714
2021181714
2020181614
2019181614
2018181714
2017181614
2016181614
2015181614
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearNatchez, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202531013
20243812
20233712
20223812
20213712
20206712
20196711
20186711
20176711
20166511
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Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearNatchez, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025232426
2024232426
2023232326
2022232426
2021232426
2020232326
2019232425
2018232425
2017232325
2016232325
2015232325
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,460
$9,048

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNatchez, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025$5,460$11,593$17,997
2024$5,460$7,610$17,011
2023$5,460$6,426$16,191
2022$5,460$6,457$15,821
2021$5,460$6,337$15,331
2020$4,300$6,091$15,046
2019$4,300$6,191$14,791
2018$4,300$5,959$14,527
2017$4,300$5,784$14,161
2016$4,300$6,953$13,713
2015$4,300$6,790$13,065
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
91%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearNatchez, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202595%88%79%
202495%95%81%
202395%94%81%
202295%96%81%
202195%96%81%
202095%96%81%
201995%96%81%
201895%96%80%
201795%92%81%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Natchez, MS?
The top ranked private high schools in Natchez, MS include Cathedral School and Adams County Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Natchez?
2 private high schools are located in Natchez.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Natchez?
100% of private high schools in Natchez are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Natchez are often viewed compared to one another?

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