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Philadelphia Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 829 students in Philadelphia Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Philadelphia Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
829 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Philadelphia Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.60
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
707 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
85%
47%
# White Students
80 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
10%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
75
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
73
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
51
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
58
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
77
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
71
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
62
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
46
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
59
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
-
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,483 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,218 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,483
$12,143
Spending / Student
$14,218
$12,013
Best Philadelphia Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Philadelphia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 Stribling Street
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Grades: PK-6
| 456 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Philadelphia Public School District?
Philadelphia Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 829 students.
What is the rank of Philadelphia Public School District?
Philadelphia Public School District is ranked #110 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia Public School District?
85% of Philadelphia Public School District students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Philadelphia Public School District?
Philadelphia Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Philadelphia Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,218 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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