For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,973 students in Neshoba County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Neshoba County, MS are Union Elementary School, Neshoba Central Elementary School and Union Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neshoba County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Neshoba County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Neshoba County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Forest St
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Grades: PK-4
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Neshoba Central Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1002 St Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2182
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2182
Grades: PK-5
| 1,346 students
Rank: #33.
Union Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 James St
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-5303
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-5303
Grades: 5-8
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Neshoba Central Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 42%)
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
| 764 students
Rank: #55.
Philadelphia Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 Stribling Street
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Grades: PK-6
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
13241 Hwy 491 North
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 389-1000
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 389-1000
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
Rank: n/an/a
470 Industrial Road
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-9051
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-9051
Grades: K-6
| 465 students
Rank: n/an/a
126 East Tucker Circle
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Grades: K-8
| 132 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 elementary schools in Neshoba County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Neshoba County, MS include Union Elementary School, Neshoba Central Elementary School and Union Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Neshoba County, MS?
8 public elementary schools are located in Neshoba County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Neshoba County, MS?
Neshoba County, MS public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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