Top Rankings
Neshoba County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,972 students in Neshoba County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Neshoba County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
2,972 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Neshoba County Schools, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
% American Indian
9%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
17%
45%
% White
58%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,500 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,156 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,500
$12,408
Spending / Student
$11,156
$12,276
Best Neshoba County Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Neshoba County Schools?
Neshoba County Schools manages 3 public schools serving 2,972 students.
What is the rank of Neshoba County Schools?
Neshoba County Schools is ranked #10 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Neshoba County Schools?
58% of Neshoba County Schools students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Neshoba County Schools?
Neshoba County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Neshoba County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,156 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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