Neshoba Central Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Philadelphia, Mississippi 39350 · Neshoba County Schools
#98 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi
#21671 of 50,301 nationally
About Neshoba Central Elementary School
Neshoba Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Philadelphia, in the Neshoba County Schools school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 1,419 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 98th of 427 ranked elementary schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is math proficiency (73th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,419.
There are 5 schools in Philadelphia; Neshoba Central Elementary School ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Neshoba Central Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Neshoba Central Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Neshoba Central Middle School
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students · 150 m away
Neshoba Central High School
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
908 students · 320 m away
Philadelphia High School
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 7–12
327 students · 2.2 km away
Philadelphia Elementary School
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
430 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,145 students
Itawamba Attendance Center
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1,129 students
South Jones Elementary School
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1,129 students
West Jones Elementary School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,114 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Neshoba Central Elementary School a good school?
Neshoba Central Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 55.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #98 of 427 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Neshoba Central Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Neshoba Central Elementary School ranks #98 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi and #21671 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Neshoba Central Elementary School?
Neshoba Central Elementary School had 1,419 students in 2025.
Is Neshoba Central Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Neshoba Central Elementary School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Neshoba Central Elementary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Neshoba Central Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.