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Philadelphia Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 769 students in Philadelphia Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Philadelphia Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
769 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Philadelphia Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.61
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
86%
47%
% White
9%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,534 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,328 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,534
$12,205
Spending / Student
$15,328
$12,074
Best Philadelphia Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Philadelphia Public School District?
Philadelphia Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 769 students.
What is the rank of Philadelphia Public School District?
Philadelphia Public School District is ranked #111 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia Public School District?
86% of Philadelphia Public School District students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Philadelphia Public School District?
Philadelphia Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Philadelphia Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,328 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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