For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,512 students in 39350, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 39350, MS are Neshoba Central Middle School and Philadelphia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 39350 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39350, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 39350, MS Public Middle Schools (2025)
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 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
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 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 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 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
150 Recreation Rd
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Gr: 7-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
126 East Tucker Circle
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Gr: K-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
39350, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
248 Byrd Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-6439
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 middle schools in 39350, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 39350, MS include Neshoba Central Middle School and Philadelphia High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39350?
5 public middle schools are located in 39350.
What is the racial composition of students in 39350?
39350 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% 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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