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Neshoba Central High School

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Neshoba Central High School ranks 75 th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

75^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 68% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Neshoba Central High School is a public high school located in Philadelphia, Mississippi, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 956 students. The school is part of the Neshoba County School District, which is ranked 8th out of 130 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Neshoba Central High School has consistently ranked in the top half of Mississippi high schools, with proficiency rates on state assessments generally above the state average. Compared to nearby schools, Neshoba Central outperforms Philadelphia High School, but lags behind the exceptional performance of Union High School. Neshoba Central has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, on par with the rates of Union High School and Philadelphia High School.

However, Neshoba Central High School faces some challenges, including relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which are comparable to the nearby schools. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. By learning from the successes of higher-performing schools in the region and addressing the unique needs of its student population, Neshoba Central High School has the potential to further improve its educational outcomes.

908

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,419

Per pupil spending ?

66.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1123 Golf Course Road
Philadelphia, MS 39350

(601) 656-3654

District: Neshoba County Schools

Feeder schools for Neshoba Central High School:

Elementary:	Neshoba Central Elementary School
Middle:	Neshoba Central Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.5%

African American:

17.5%

American Indian:

11.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 58th percentile in 2015 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Mississippi median (68th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg63%

Mississippi avg66%

75^th of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 32%▲ up 9 pts since 2015

From top 42% (2015) to top 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 130Neshoba County Schools among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	69.9	75 of 232	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.4	91 of 228	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.9	93 of 226	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.7	70 of 228	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.4	84 of 231	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.9	132 of 233	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.8	135 of 233	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	52.9	106 of 237	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	47.4	122 of 231	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	51.2	94 of 226	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	56.4	99 of 236	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	53.2	113 of 238	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.1	87 of 241	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.3	105 of 244	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	52.9	120 of 235	48.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.4	88 of 235	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	63.9	88 of 235	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.8	89 of 232	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	40.2	159 of 232	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	47.4	136 of 232	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2004	57.2	111 of 232	52.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History182%+12 vs state

Algebra I79%+11 vs state

Biology68%+6 vs state

English II54%+5 vs state

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Schools Near Neshoba Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)		MAAP Mathematics (2025)		MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Science (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Neshoba Central High School	Public	9-12	1123 Golf Course Road	Philadelphia	39350	Neshoba County	Neshoba County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 656-3654	908	63	14.4	66.2%	513 (56.5%)	159 (17.5%)	27 (3.0%)	6 (0.7%)	108 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (10.5%)	69.9	75^th of 232 public high schools	67.7%		61.4	91^st of 228 public high schools	60.1%	16					78.7	54.2		68.1	81.8	$11,419
Philadelphia Neshoba Vocational Technical	Public	9-12	900 Valley View Drive	Philadelphia	39350	Neshoba County	Philadelphia Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 656-8544	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Philadelphia High School	Public	7-12	248 Byrd Ave.	Philadelphia	39350	Neshoba County	Philadelphia Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 656-2672	327	30	10.9	100.0%	20 (6.1%)	283 (86.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.9%)	9.1	215^th of 232 public high schools	7.3%		15.6	198^th of 228 public high schools	13.2%	17	23.5	30.2	33.3	41.5	45.8	23.8	41.5	32.4	47.6	$16,456
Choctaw Central High School	Public	9-12	150 Recreation Rd	Choctaw	39350	Neshoba County	Choctaw Central High School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(601) 663-7777	537	62	8.6	99.4%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	537 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Union High School	Public	9-12	101 Forest Street	Union	39365	Newton County	Union Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 774-8257	280	30	9.2	98.9%	205 (73.2%)	65 (23.2%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	84.2	24^th of 232 public high schools	89.7%		88.9	6^th of 228 public high schools	97.4%	18					85.4	62.7		82.1	91.7	$14,479

Frequently Asked Questions about Neshoba Central High School

Is Neshoba Central High School a good school?

Neshoba Central High School ranks 75^th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Neshoba Central High School?

Students at Neshoba Central High School are 56% White, 18% African American, 12% American Indian, 10% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Neshoba Central High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 908 students attended Neshoba Central High School.

What schools feed into Neshoba Central High School?

Neshoba Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Neshoba Central Elementary School
Middle : Neshoba Central Middle School

What district is Neshoba Central High School in?

Neshoba County Schools

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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