Top 10 Best Neshoba County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,406 students in Neshoba County, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Neshoba County, MS are Union Elementary School, Neshoba Central Elementary School and Union Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neshoba County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Neshoba County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Neshoba County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Forest St
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Grades: PK-4
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Neshoba Central Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1002 St Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2182
Grades: PK-5
| 1,346 students
Rank: #33.
Union Middle School
Math: 57% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 James St
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-5303
Grades: 5-8
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Neshoba Central Middle School
Math: 66% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 St. Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-4636
Grades: 6-8
| 764 students
Rank: #55.
Union High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Forest Street
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Neshoba Central High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1123 Golf Course Road
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-3654
Grades: 9-12
| 981 students
Rank: #77.
Philadelphia High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
248 Byrd Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2672
Grades: 7-12
| 378 students
Rank: #88.
Philadelphia Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
406 Stribling Street
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Grades: PK-6
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
13241 Hwy 491 North
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 389-1000
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Recreation Rd
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Grades: 9-12
| 586 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Recreation Rd
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Grades: 7-8
| 195 students
Rank: n/an/a
470 Industrial Road
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-9051
Grades: K-6
| 465 students
Rank: n/an/a
126 East Tucker Circle
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Grades: K-8
| 132 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Neshoba County, MS

Neshoba County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
42 Powell St
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
248 Byrd Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-6439
Grades: 7-8
| 152 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Neshoba County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Neshoba County, MS include Union Elementary School, Neshoba Central Elementary School and Union Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Neshoba County, MS?
13 public schools are located in Neshoba County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Neshoba County, MS?
Neshoba County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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