Top Rankings
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 is 1 public high school serving 373 students in Philadelphia Public School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Mississippi.
Public High School in Philadelphia Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Public High School in Philadelphia Public School District have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Philadelphia High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
402 Schools
# Students
829 Students
155,957 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
11,907 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
0.59
# American Indian Students
9 Students
993 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,686 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
7,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
707 Students
70,513 Students
% Black Students
85%
45%
# White Students
80 Students
71,011 Students
% White Students
10%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
71 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
4,668 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
304
# Students in K Grade:
75
1,689
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
1,712
# Students in 2nd Grade:
73
1,482
# Students in 3rd Grade:
51
1,434
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
1,481
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
1,765
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
1,978
# Students in 7th Grade:
58
5,036
# Students in 8th Grade:
77
6,005
# 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:
-
2,456
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 High 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
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
