Best Philadelphia Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,850 students in Philadelphia, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Philadelphia, MS are 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.
Philadelphia, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Philadelphia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Philadelphia, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Neshoba Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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 Philadelphia, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 Philadelphia, Mississippi

Philadelphia, Mississippi 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 Philadelphia, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Philadelphia, MS include Neshoba Central High School and Philadelphia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Philadelphia?
3 public high schools are located in Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia public high schools minority enrollment is 69% 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 Philadelphia are often viewed compared to one another?

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