For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,307 students in Neshoba County, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Neshoba County, MS are Union Elementary School, Union High School and Neshoba Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neshoba County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Neshoba County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Neshoba County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Forest St
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Grades: PK-4
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Union High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Forest Street
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-8257
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Neshoba Central Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 51%)
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
| 667 students
Rank: #44.
Neshoba Central Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1002 St Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2182
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2182
Grades: PK-5
| 1,466 students
Rank: #55.
Union Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 James St
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-5303
Union, MS 39365
(601) 774-5303
Grades: 5-8
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Neshoba Central High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1123 Golf Course Road
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-3654
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-3654
Grades: 9-12
| 956 students
Rank: #77.
Philadelphia High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
248 Byrd Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2672
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2672
Grades: 7-12
| 338 students
Rank: #88.
Philadelphia Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 Stribling Street
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
13241 Hwy 491 North
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 389-1000
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 389-1000
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Recreation Rd
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Recreation Rd
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Grades: 7-8
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
470 Industrial Road
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-9051
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-9051
Grades: K-6
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
126 East Tucker Circle
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Grades: K-8
| 131 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 schools in Neshoba County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Neshoba County, MS include Union Elementary School, Union High School and Neshoba Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Neshoba County?
13 public schools are located in Neshoba County.
What is the racial composition of students in Neshoba County?
Neshoba County public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Neshoba County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Neshoba County include: Neshoba Central High School vs. Philadelphia High School, Philadelphia High School vs. Neshoba Central High School, Union Elementary School vs. Neshoba Central Elementary School
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