Best Neshoba County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,121 students in Neshoba County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Neshoba County, MS are Union High School, Neshoba Central High School and Philadelphia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neshoba County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Neshoba County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Neshoba County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Neshoba County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Forest Street
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Neshoba Central High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1123 Golf Course Road
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-3654
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Philadelphia High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
248 Byrd Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2672
Gr: 7-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
150 Recreation Rd
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Neshoba County, MS

Neshoba County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
42 Powell St
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1521
248 Byrd Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-6439
Gr: 7-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Neshoba County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Neshoba County, MS include Union High School, Neshoba Central High School and Philadelphia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Neshoba County?
4 public high schools are located in Neshoba County.
What is the racial composition of students in Neshoba County?
Neshoba County public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Neshoba County are often viewed compared to one another?

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