Natchez High School vs West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Natchez High School
Natchez · Public high · Grades 9–12
606 students
West Elementary School
Natchez · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
376 students
| Measure | Natchez High School Natchez, Mississippi | West Elementary School Natchez, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 197 | #357 of 427 |
| National rank | #16180 of 16,910 | #46253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 606 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 22% |
| city | Natchez | Natchez |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.7 vs 14.2).
- •West Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •West Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100%).
- •Natchez High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.0).
- •Natchez High School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 376.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Natchez High School better than West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Elementary School ranks higher (17.7 vs 14.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Natchez High School and West Elementary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Natchez and Natchez in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Natchez High School: 606. West Elementary School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Natchez High School and West Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Natchez High School is 185th of 197 and West Elementary School is 357th of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).