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Philadelphia Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 757 students in Philadelphia Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Philadelphia Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
757 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Philadelphia Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Graduation Rate
87%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.1%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
83%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
8%
40%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,810 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,712 is higher than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$6,387 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$6,242 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,810
$14,756
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,712
$14,421
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Philadelphia Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Philadelphia Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Stribling Street
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Philadelphia Neshoba Voc Technical
Vocational School
900 Valley View Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8544
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8544
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Philadelphia Public School District?
Philadelphia Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 757 students.
What is the rank of Philadelphia Public School District?
Philadelphia Public School District is ranked #109 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia Public School District?
83% of Philadelphia Public School District students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Philadelphia Public School District?
Philadelphia Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Philadelphia Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,712 is higher than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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