For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,805 students in Neshoba County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Neshoba County, MS are Neshoba Central Middle School, Union Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Neshoba County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Neshoba County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neshoba Central Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 St. Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-4636
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-4636
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Rank: #22.
Union Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 James St
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-5303
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-5303
Grades: 5-8
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Philadelphia High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
248 Byrd Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2672
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2672
Grades: 7-12
| 338 students
Rank: n/an/a
13241 Hwy 491 North
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 389-1000
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 389-1000
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Recreation Rd
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Grades: 7-8
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
126 East Tucker Circle
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
Neshoba County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
42 Powell St
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1521
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
248 Byrd Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-6439
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-6439
Grades: 7-8
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Neshoba County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Neshoba County, MS include Neshoba Central Middle School, Union Middle School and Philadelphia High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Neshoba County?
6 public middle schools are located in Neshoba County.
What is the racial composition of students in Neshoba County?
Neshoba County public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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