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8 schools in Philadelphia

Mississippi · Public K-12

Philadelphia has 8 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 4,025 Mississippi students across 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

7-year change in Philadelphia

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,025
-283 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
+2 (+40%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bogue Chitto Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-08177
Neshoba Central Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-051,419
Neshoba Central High SchoolHigh09-12908
Neshoba Central Middle SchoolMiddle06-08645
Philadelphia Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06430
Philadelphia High SchoolHigh07-12327
PHILADELPHIA NESHOBA VOC TECHHigh09-120
Tucker Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-08119

About Philadelphia

Public education in Philadelphia, Mississippi runs across 8 schools that hosts roughly 4,025 students. By footprint, Philadelphia sits in the average-sized bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,025 students, declined 7% from the 4,308 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Philadelphia opened 2 schools, going from 5 to 7.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Philadelphia discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Philadelphia, Mississippi?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Philadelphia, with a combined enrollment of about 4,025.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Philadelphia?
Neshoba Central Elementary School is the largest public school in Philadelphia by enrollment, with approximately 1,419 students.
What school districts serve Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is served by 4 public school districts, including Bogue Chitto Elementary School, Neshoba County Schools, Philadelphia Public School District, Tucker Elementary School.
What grade levels do public schools in Philadelphia cover?
Public schools in Philadelphia serve students from pre-K through grade 12.