Best Schools in Neshoba County, MS
Neshoba County, MS has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,367 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Neshoba County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Neshoba County, MS
The top high schools in Neshoba County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 289 Students
2. Neshoba Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 948 Students
3. Philadelphia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 373 Students
4. Choctaw Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Choctaw Central High School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 578 Students
Best Middle Schools in Neshoba County, MS
The top middle schools in Neshoba County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Neshoba Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students
2. Union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 278 Students
3. Choctaw Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Choctaw Central Middle School • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 205 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Neshoba County, MS
The top elementary schools in Neshoba County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Neshoba Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neshoba County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1388 Students
2. Union Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 360 Students
3. Philadelphia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 456 Students
4. Bogue Chitto Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bogue Chitto Elementary School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 188 Students
5. Tucker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tucker Elementary School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 124 Students
6. Pearl River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl River Elementary School • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 478 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Neshoba County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Neshoba County, MS has a total population of 29,087 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Neshoba County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Neshoba County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Neshoba County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Neshoba County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Neshoba County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Neshoba County, MS
How many schools are in Neshoba County, MS?
Neshoba County, MS has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,367 students in total.
How do schools in Neshoba County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Neshoba County score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Neshoba County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Neshoba County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 18%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Neshoba County
1 places in Neshoba County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Philadelphia (5)
School districts (1)
- Neshoba County School District (3 schools)