Top Rankings
Neshoba County School District 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 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,038 students in Neshoba County School District. 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
3,038 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Neshoba County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
# American Indian Students
316 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
552 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
18%
47%
# White Students
1,862 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
61%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
266 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
239
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
250
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
220
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
187
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
216
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
208
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
204
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
241
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
249
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
262
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
249
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
222
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
204
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
47
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,250 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,913 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,250
$12,143
Spending / Student
$10,913
$12,013
Best Neshoba County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neshoba Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 St. Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-4636
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-4636
Grades: 6-8
| 702 students
Rank: #22.
Neshoba Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1002 St Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2182
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2182
Grades: PK-5
| 1,388 students
Rank: #33.
Neshoba Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1123 Golf Course Road
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-3654
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-3654
Grades: 9-12
| 948 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Neshoba County School District?
Neshoba County School District manages 3 public schools serving 3,038 students.
What is the rank of Neshoba County School District?
Neshoba County School District is ranked #9 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Neshoba County School District?
61% of Neshoba County School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Neshoba County School District?
Neshoba County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Neshoba County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,913 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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