Best 39350 Mississippi Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,185 students in 39350, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in 39350, MS are Neshoba Central Middle School, Neshoba Central Elementary School and Neshoba Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39350 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39350, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best 39350, MS Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neshoba Central Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 St. Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-4636
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Neshoba Central Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1002 St Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2182
Gr: PK-5 | 1,419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Neshoba Central High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1123 Golf Course Road
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-3654
Gr: 9-12 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Philadelphia High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
248 Byrd Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2672
Gr: 7-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Philadelphia Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
406 Stribling Street
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
13241 Hwy 491 North
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 389-1000
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
150 Recreation Rd
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
150 Recreation Rd
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 663-7777
Gr: 7-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
470 Industrial Road
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-9051
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Philadelphia Neshoba Voc Technical
Vocational School
900 Valley View Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8544
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
126 East Tucker Circle
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 39350, MS?
How many public schools are located in 39350?
11 public schools are located in 39350.
What is the racial composition of students in 39350?
39350 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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