Neshoba Central Middle School vs Philadelphia High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neshoba Central Middle School
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students
Philadelphia High School
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 7–12
327 students
| Measure | Neshoba Central Middle School Philadelphia, Mississippi | Philadelphia High School Philadelphia, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 181 | #150 of 197 |
| National rank | #7503 of 15,369 | #14822 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 645 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 25% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neshoba Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 22.7).
- •Neshoba Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 25%).
- •Neshoba Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Neshoba Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 100%).
- •Philadelphia High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.4).
- •Neshoba Central Middle School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 327.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Neshoba Central Middle School better than Philadelphia High School?
On the Success Index (US), Neshoba Central Middle School ranks higher (50.7 vs 22.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Neshoba Central Middle School and Philadelphia High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neshoba Central Middle School: 645. Philadelphia High School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neshoba Central Middle School and Philadelphia High School rank in Mississippi?
Neshoba Central Middle School is 51st of 181 and Philadelphia High School is 150th of 197 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).