Best Public Schools in Philadelphia, MS

The city of Philadelphia, Mississippi is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a stark contrast in school performance, with the Neshoba Central schools consistently outperforming the state and district averages, while the Philadelphia schools underperform.

The Neshoba Central Elementary School, Neshoba Central Middle School, and Neshoba Central High School are standout performers, ranking among the top schools in Mississippi and outpacing the state and district in test scores. In contrast, the Philadelphia Elementary and Philadelphia High School underperform, with lower test scores. The data also reveals high poverty levels, with all schools having extremely high percentages of free and reduced lunch recipients, and potential funding disparities, with spending per student ranging from $6,411 to $10,887.

The racial makeup of the schools suggests a high degree of segregation, with the Neshoba Central schools being predominantly white and the Philadelphia schools being predominantly African American. Additionally, the Bogue Chitto Elementary and Tucker Elementary schools are small, specialized schools with 100% Native American student populations and very low student-teacher ratios.