Philadelphia Public School Dist School District
School District · Philadelphia, Mississippi
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,866
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,866
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Evaluating Philadelphia Public School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Philadelphia Public School Dist as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Philadelphia Elementary School
Philadelphia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Philadelphia High School
Philadelphia · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#115 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,866
+$1,254 vs Mississippi median
District size
769 students
Smaller than Mississippi median
STAAR proficiency rose +8.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Philadelphia Public School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Philadelphia Public School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Philadelphia High School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Philadelphia Public School Dist
Philadelphia Public School Dist is a Philadelphia, Mississippi school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 769 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. The district invests $13,866 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Philadelphia Public School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Philadelphia Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Philadelphia Public School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 36.1% and ELA proficiency of 32.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Philadelphia Public School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Philadelphia Public School Dist with test data.
Schools in Philadelphia Public School Dist
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Philadelphia
- Total Enrollment
- 769
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Philadelphia Public School Dist?
Philadelphia Public School Dist has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Philadelphia Public School Dist?
The average composite rating for Philadelphia Public School Dist is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Philadelphia Public School Dist?
Philadelphia Public School Dist spends $13,866 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Philadelphia Public School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Philadelphia Public School Dist is 10.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Philadelphia Public School Dist?
Philadelphia Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Philadelphia Public School Dist with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Philadelphia Public School Dist?
Across schools in Philadelphia Public School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.1%
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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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