For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,512 students in Philadelphia, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Philadelphia, MS are Neshoba Central Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Philadelphia have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Philadelphia, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neshoba Central Middle School
(Math: 80% | 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: #22.
Philadelphia High School
(Math: 40-44% | 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: 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: 7-8
| 192 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
Philadelphia, Mississippi 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 middle schools in Philadelphia, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Philadelphia, MS include Neshoba Central Middle School and Philadelphia High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Philadelphia?
5 public middle schools are located in Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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