Philadelphia High School

Philadelphia High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 338 students. The school is part of the Philadelphia Public School District, which is ranked 105 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Philadelphia High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi high schools, with a current ranking of 215 out of 232 high schools in the state for the 2024-2025 school year.

Philadelphia High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 83.3% to 89.4% over the past few years. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.9% to 24.5% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Philadelphia High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state and district averages across various subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and other core subjects were significantly lower than the state and district averages.

When comparing Philadelphia High School to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Union High School, which is part of the Union Public School District, consistently outperforms Philadelphia High School and the state on standardized test scores. Choctaw Central High School and Philadelphia High School both serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 100% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Neshoba Central High School, located just 1.29 miles from Philadelphia High School, has a higher overall ranking and better academic performance despite serving a larger student population.