For the 2026 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 70% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), 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 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Neshoba County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neshoba Central Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 St. Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-4636
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-4636
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Union Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 James Street
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-5303
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-5303
Gr: 5-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Philadelphia High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
248 Byrd Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2672
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2672
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
13241 Hwy 491 North
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 389-1000
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 389-1000
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
150 Recreation Rd
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Gr: 7-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
126 East Tucker Circle
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
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 54% (majority Black).
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