For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,307 students in Neshoba County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Neshoba County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Neshoba County, MS are Union High School, Neshoba Central Middle School and Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neshoba County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Neshoba County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Neshoba County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Forest Street
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Gr: 9-13 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Neshoba Central Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 St. Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-4636
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-4636
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Forest Street
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Gr: PK-4 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Neshoba Central Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1002 St Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2182
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2182
Gr: PK-5 | 1,419 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Union Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 James Street
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-5303
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-5303
Gr: 5-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Neshoba Central High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1123 Golf Course Road
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-3654
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-3654
Gr: 9-12 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Philadelphia High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
248 Byrd Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2672
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2672
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Philadelphia Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Stribling Street
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
13241 Hwy 491 North
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 389-1000
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 389-1000
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
150 Recreation Rd
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
150 Recreation Rd
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Gr: 7-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
470 Industrial Road
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-9051
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-9051
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Philadelphia Neshoba Voc Technical
Vocational School
900 Valley View Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8544
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8544
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
126 East Tucker Circle
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Neshoba County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Neshoba County, MS include Union High School, Neshoba Central Middle School and Union Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Neshoba County?
13 public schools are located in Neshoba County.
What percentage of students in Neshoba County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Neshoba County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Neshoba County?
Neshoba County public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Neshoba County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Neshoba County include: Neshoba Central High School vs. Philadelphia High School, Philadelphia High School vs. Neshoba Central High School, Union Elementary School vs. Neshoba Central Elementary School
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