Public schools in Philadelphia, MS
6 open public schools with an address in Philadelphia, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,729
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Philadelphia public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Philadelphia, MS: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,729 students, an average of 622 per school. The largest campus is Neshoba Central Elementary School (1,419 students).
Neshoba County Schools operates the most schools here (3), and 2 regular districts have at least one Philadelphia campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 74% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Philadelphia
Elementary schools in Philadelphia
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neshoba Central Elementary School Neshoba County Schools | PK–05 | 1,419 | 16.3:1 | |
| Philadelphia Elementary School Philadelphia Public School District | PK–06 | 430 | 13.3:1 |
Middle schools in Philadelphia
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neshoba Central Middle School Neshoba County Schools | 06–08 | 645 | 12.3:1 |
High schools in Philadelphia
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neshoba Central High School Neshoba County Schools | 09–13 | 908 | 14.5:1 | |
| Philadelphia High School Philadelphia Public School District | 07–12 | 327 | 11:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Philadelphia
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Neshoba Career Tech Philadelphia Public School District · Career and Technical School | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.8%
- Hispanic2.5%
- Black30.4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native7.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Philadelphia schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,729 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Philadelphia
How many public schools are in Philadelphia, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Philadelphia: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,729 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Philadelphia?
Schools with an address in Philadelphia belong to 2 education agencies, led by Neshoba County Schools (3 schools), Philadelphia Public School District (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Philadelphia?
Neshoba Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Philadelphia, with 908 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Philadelphia?
No school with an address in Philadelphia is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Philadelphia schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Philadelphia public schools is 13.3:1, similar to the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Philadelphia guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities