For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,188 students in Neshoba County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Neshoba County, MS are Union High School, Neshoba Central High School and Philadelphia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neshoba County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Neshoba County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Neshoba County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Neshoba County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Forest Street
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
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
Rank: #33.
Philadelphia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
248 Byrd Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2672
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2672
Grades: 7-12
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
Choctaw Central High School
Magnet School
150 Recreation Rd
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
Neshoba County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
42 Powell St
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1521
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
248 Byrd Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-6439
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-6439
Grades: 7-8
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Neshoba County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Neshoba County, MS include Union High School, Neshoba Central High School and Philadelphia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Neshoba County?
4 public high schools are located in Neshoba County.
What is the racial composition of students in Neshoba County?
Neshoba County public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Neshoba County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Neshoba County include: Neshoba Central High School vs. Philadelphia High School, Philadelphia High School vs. Neshoba Central High School, Union High School vs. Philadelphia High School
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