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NESHOBA CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

1000 St. Francis Drive, Philadelphia, MS 39350NESHOBA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
702
Students
Total enrolled
$12,204
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 15% vs nat'l
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 27% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 702 students in grades 06–08 in Philadelphia, Mississippi.
15% below average funding
District spends $12,204 per pupil, 15% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

NESHOBA CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in Philadelphia, Mississippi, serving grades 06–08 with 702 students. The district invests $12,204 per student — 15% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at NESHOBA CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

702
Total Students
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
47
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution354 male · 348 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 699 students
Student Composition
59%
18%
10%
12%
Asian1%
White59%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black18%
Multiracial10%
Native American12%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 280306000990

Academic Outcomes at NESHOBA CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 15th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 39350

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,204Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,204
State avg
$14,449
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,370
Student Support$2,319
Administration$1,464
Operations$1,831
Other$1,220
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,204 spent per student, an estimated $5,406 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
16%
State government
46.4%
Local (property tax)
15.9%
Federal programs
37.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
NESHOBA CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
High School
NESHOBA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyNeshoba County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNESHOBA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (601)656-4636
NCES ID: 280306000990
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Philadelphia seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NESHOBA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elem
NESHOBA CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1,388 students · PK–05
● 37 opp100% FRL
High
NESHOBA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
948 students · 09–12
● 37 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1000 St. Francis Drive, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.