Total enrollment
5,185
+1,361 (+36%) vs SY 2020-21
Neshoba County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Neshoba County runs 11 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with an average school size of about 471 students. The level mix is 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Neshoba County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
+5 (+100%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Neshoba County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Mississippi | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 65.7% | #14 of 73 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,185 | #24 of 73 | #1,298 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 10 | #30 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.7:1 | #5 of 73 | #460 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 81.2% | #34 of 73 | #475 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 71.5% | #1 of 70 | #60 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Neshoba County school rankings
Residents
28,932
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
11
7 districts
Enrollment
5,185
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$57,013
Above Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
81.2%
Below Mississippi avg
Elementary
5
2,558 students
Middle
2
855 students
High
4
1,772 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Neshoba County Schools
2,972 students · 7 districts in Neshoba County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Neshoba County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
17.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.5%
civilian labor
Median age
37
27.5% under 18
Test scores in Neshoba County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neshoba Central Elementary School | Philadelphia | Elementary | PK-05 | 1,419 | · |
| Neshoba Central High School | Philadelphia | High | 09-12 | 908 | · |
| Neshoba Central Middle School | Philadelphia | Middle | 06-08 | 645 | · |
| Choctaw Central High School | Choctaw | High | 09-12 | 537 | · |
| Philadelphia Elementary School | Philadelphia | Elementary | PK-06 | 430 | · |
| Pearl River Elementary School | Choctaw | Elementary | KG-06 | 413 | · |
| Philadelphia High School | Philadelphia | High | 07-12 | 327 | · |
| Choctaw Central Middle School | Choctaw | Middle | 07-08 | 210 | · |
| Bogue Chitto Elementary School | Philadelphia | Elementary | KG-08 | 177 | · |
| Tucker Elementary School | Philadelphia | Elementary | KG-08 | 119 | · |
| PHILADELPHIA NESHOBA VOC TECH | Philadelphia | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Neshoba County
About Neshoba County
In Mississippi, Neshoba County is a low-population county of about 28,932 residents. 11 public schools across the county hosts about 5,185 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $57,013 a year, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 14% above the Mississippi median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Neshoba County is made up of 5 elementary schools (2,558 students), 2 middle schools (855), and 4 high schools (1,772).
The largest single district in Neshoba County is Neshoba County Schools, which alone enrolls about 2,972 students.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 36%: 3,824 students in SY 2020-21 versus 5,185 in SY 2024-25. Neshoba County now counts 10 public schools, up from 5 in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Neshoba County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data