Neshoba County Schools & Education
Neshoba County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
9/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
79.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
79.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,649
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
9/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#78
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Neshoba County
Measured School Summary
Neshoba County faces educational challenges with a school score of 9/100 and a graduation rate of 79.6%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,649 per pupil, Neshoba County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 69% below the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Neshoba County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
9/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #78 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
79.6%
7.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,649
$305 below the state average
School coverage
5
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Neshoba County has 5 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Neshoba County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Neshoba County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#78
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
NESHOBA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
3,038 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST
Elementary and high visible
829 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
NESHOBA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Neshoba County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Neshoba County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Neshoba County, Mississippi
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Concise Network of Five Public Schools
Neshoba County operates a focused education infrastructure consisting of two elementary, one middle, and two high schools. Approximately 3,867 students enroll across these five campuses, which are split between two local school districts.
Neshoba County School District Leads Enrollment
The Neshoba County School District serves as the primary provider with 3,038 students, while the Philadelphia Public School District manages the remaining 829 students. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, keeping all students in traditional public settings.
Large Town Schools with Significant Enrollment
All five schools are located in town settings, with a relatively high average school size of 773 students. Neshoba Central Elementary is the largest campus with 1,388 students, while Philadelphia High School is the smallest with 373 attendees.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Neshoba County
Reported Enrollment
3,867
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Neshoba County
NESHOBA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST
5 Public Schools in Neshoba County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NESHOBA CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | NESHOBA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | PHILADELPHIA, 39350Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 1,388 |
| NESHOBA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | NESHOBA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | PHILADELPHIA, 39350Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 948 |
| NESHOBA CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | NESHOBA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Philadelphia, 39350Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 702 |
| PHILADELPHIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST | Philadelphia, 39350Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 456 |
| PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL | Record | PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST | Philadelphia, 39350Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 373 |
NESHOBA CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NESHOBA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
PHILADELPHIA, 39350 / Town: Remote
NESHOBA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
NESHOBA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
PHILADELPHIA, 39350 / Town: Remote
NESHOBA CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
NESHOBA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Philadelphia, 39350 / Town: Remote
PHILADELPHIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST
Philadelphia, 39350 / Town: Remote
PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL
PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST
Philadelphia, 39350 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,649
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Neshoba County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Neshoba County, Mississippi?
Neshoba County operates a focused education infrastructure consisting of two elementary, one middle, and two high schools. Approximately 3,867 students enroll across these five campuses, which are split between two local school districts.
What are the major school districts in Neshoba County, Mississippi?
The Neshoba County School District serves as the primary provider with 3,038 students, while the Philadelphia Public School District manages the remaining 829 students. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, keeping all students in traditional public settings.
What is the school experience like in Neshoba County?
All five schools are located in town settings, with a relatively high average school size of 773 students. Neshoba Central Elementary is the largest campus with 1,388 students, while Philadelphia High School is the smallest with 373 attendees.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.