Natchez Early College@co-Lin

Q: Is Natchez Early College@co-Lin a good school?

Natchez Early College@co-Lin ranks 83 rd of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Natchez Early College@co-Lin is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Natchez, Mississippi, part of the Natchez-Adams School District. With a relatively small student population of 196, this school stands out for its strong academic performance, diverse student body, and unique approach to supporting economically disadvantaged students.

Natchez Early College@co-Lin consistently outperforms the Natchez-Adams School District and the state of Mississippi in standardized test scores across various subjects, including Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 57.2% proficiency in Algebra I, compared to 30.9% for the district and 67.4% for the state. Additionally, the school's student population is predominantly African American, ranging from 87.76% to 91.67% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Natchez High School at 92.93%. Interestingly, Natchez Early College@co-Lin has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Despite the challenges faced by its student population, Natchez Early College@co-Lin has found ways to excel academically. This suggests that the school is effectively addressing the needs of its students and providing a high-quality education. The stark contrast in academic performance between Natchez Early College@co-Lin and Natchez High School, both part of the same school district, highlights the potential for improvement at the larger high school. Understanding the strategies and practices employed at Natchez Early College@co-Lin could provide valuable insights for enhancing the performance of other schools in the Natchez-Adams School District.

Detail:

Public 9-12

30 Campus Dr
Natchez, MS 39120

(601) 446-1153

District: Natchez-Adams School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,991

Student/teacher ratio: 23.3

Number of students: 196

Racial breakdown:

African American:

87.8%

White:

8.2%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Natchez Early College@co-Lin ranks better than 63.6% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.57. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Natchez Early College@co-Lin who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (87.8%), White (8.2%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Natchez-Adams School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Natchez Early College@co-Lin is 23.3. 2 high schools in the Natchez-Adams School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Natchez Early College@co-Lin employs 8.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Natchez Early College@co-Lin is $11,991, which is the 2^nd highest among 2 high schools in the Natchez-Adams School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Natchez Early College@co-Lin was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Natchez Early College@co-Lin 83^rd of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Natchez Early College@co-Lin in the ranking list.)

Natchez-Adams School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Natchez-Adams School District 99^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Natchez Early College@co-Lin

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2016	41.48	136^th	231	41.1%
2017	36.39	148^th	237	37.6%
2018	53.68	107^th	233	54.1%
2019	64.50	73^rd	233	68.7%
2021	74.64	48^th	231	79.2%
2022	74.59	46^th	228	79.8%
2023	73.94	45^th	226	80.1%
2024	63.57	83^rd	228	63.6%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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by a principal
Thursday, May 10, 2018

NECA is a family-oriented school with a passionate faculty and staff who are compassionate about students. The students are hungry for success and opportunity, and this school provides the rigor, support and opportunities necessary for the students to excel in their dreams. Students graduate with 30 credit hours and some with their Associates Degree with their high school diploma. To balance the rigor of the academics students are taught to serve their community and to develop themselves holistically. Natchez Early College is a safe, nurturing and challenging place for students and teachers alike. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Natchez Early College@co-Lin

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2015	3	84	0	0	87
2016	5	140	1	0	146
2017	8	117	1	0	126
2018	9	143	5	0	157
2019	10	146	5	0	161
2020	10	163	5	0	178
2021	10	176	6	0	192
2022	9	172	3	5	189
2023	16	172	3	5	196

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Natchez Early College@co-Lin

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	87	6.0	14.5	96.6
2016	146	7.0	20.8	100
2017	126	7.4	16.8	100
2018	157	7.9	19.6	100
2019	161	9.2	17.4	100
2020	178	9.1	19.4	100
2021	192	7.9	24.0	100
2022	189	8.7	21.6	100
2023	196	8.3	23.3	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Natchez Early College@co-Lin

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	87	6.0	14.5	96.6
2016	146	7.0	20.8	100
2017	126	7.4	16.8	100
2018	157	7.9	19.6	100
2019	161	9.2	17.4	100
2020	178	9.1	19.4	100
2021	192	7.9	24.0	100
2022	189	8.7	21.6	100
2023	196	8.3	23.3	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Natchez Early College@co-Lin

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,810
2018	$10,077
2019	$9,191
2020	$11,156
2021	$11,422
2022	$11,991

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Natchez Early College@co-Lin

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 73^rd of 233 High schools	Ranks 45^th of 226 High schools	11.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Natchez Early College@co-Lin)	51.1	62	10.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Natchez-Adams School District)	19.5	31.4	11.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Natchez Early College@co-Lin)	61.9	68	6.1%
End of Course English II (Natchez-Adams School District)	28.8	37.8	9%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Natchez Early College@co-Lin)	47.1	71.7	24.6%
End of Course Biology (Natchez-Adams School District)	34	40.4	6.4%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Natchez Early College@co-Lin)	57.1	88.6	31.5%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Natchez-Adams School District)	33.7	62.3	28.6%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	161	196	21.7%
African American	146	172	17.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	3	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	10	16	60%
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Natchez Early College@co-Lin

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Natchez Early College@co-Lin	Public	9-12	30 Campus Dr	Natchez	39120	Adams County	Natchez-Adams School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 446-1153	196	8	23.3	100.0%	16 (8.2%)	172 (87.8%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	63.6	83^rd of 228 public high schools	63.6%		73.9	45^th of 226 public high schools	80.1%	38	57.2	70.9	50.0	80.8	$11,991
Career And Technology Center	Public	10-12	315 Seargent Prentiss Drive	Natchez	39120	Adams County	Natchez-Adams School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 445-2902	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Central School	Public	7-12	208 Lynda Lee Drive	Natchez	39120	Adams County	Natchez-Adams School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 445-2941	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Natchez High School	Public	9-12	323 Seargent S Prentiss Drive	Natchez	39120	Adams County	Natchez-Adams School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 445-2864	665	43	15.6	99.8%	37 (5.6%)	618 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.4%)	8.6	216^th of 228 public high schools	5.3%		9	215^th of 226 public high schools	4.9%	1	19.6	19.7	37.0	51.9	$16,433

Frequently Asked Questions about Natchez Early College@co-Lin

What district is Natchez Early College@co-Lin in?

Natchez-Adams School District

How many students attend Natchez Early College@co-Lin?

In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended Natchez Early College@co-Lin.

Is Natchez Early College@co-Lin a good school?

Natchez Early College@co-Lin ranks 83^rd of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Natchez Early College@co-Lin?

Students at Natchez Early College@co-Lin are 88% African American, 8% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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