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Neshoba County School District

School District · Philadelphia, Mississippi

Students: 3,089
Teachers (FTE): 221

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,089

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#32 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above Mississippi avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,084

$2,528 vs Mississippi median

District size

3,089 students

Larger than Mississippi median

The short answer

Neshoba County School District ranks #32 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Neshoba County School District's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Neshoba Central Elementary School (7.8/10), Neshoba Central High School (7.5/10), and Neshoba Central Middle School (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Neshoba Central High School

STAAR proficiency rose +15.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Neshoba County School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Neshoba County School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Neshoba Central Elementary School7.8 / 10
2Neshoba Central High School7.5 / 10
3Neshoba Central Middle School5.7 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Neshoba County School District

Neshoba County School District is a Philadelphia, Mississippi school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 3,089 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. District-level spending was $10,084 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.0/10, Neshoba County School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Neshoba Central Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Neshoba County School District students show an average math proficiency of 59.5% and ELA proficiency of 50.9%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Neshoba County School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency59.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency50.9%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Neshoba County School District with test data.

Schools in Neshoba County School District

3 schools

District Details

State
Mississippi
City
Philadelphia
Total Enrollment
3,089
Teachers (FTE)
221
District spending per student
$10,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Neshoba County School District?

Neshoba County School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Neshoba County School District?

The average composite rating for Neshoba County School District is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Neshoba County School District?

Neshoba County School District's district-level spending was $10,084 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Neshoba County School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Neshoba County School District is 14:1.

What is the top-rated school in Neshoba County School District?

Neshoba Central Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Neshoba County School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Neshoba County School District?

Across schools in Neshoba County School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Neshoba County School District compare to other districts in Mississippi?

Neshoba County School District has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.0/10
Math Proficiency
59.5%
ELA Proficiency
50.9%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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