Serving 956 students in grades 9-12, Neshoba Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 956 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Neshoba Central High School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neshoba Central High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Neshoba Central High School is ranked #215 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Neshoba Central High School often compared to?
Neshoba Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Philadelphia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Neshoba Central High School?
The graduation rate of Neshoba Central High School is 93%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Neshoba Central High School?
956 students attend Neshoba Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Neshoba Central High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neshoba Central High School?
Neshoba Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Neshoba Central High School offer ?
Neshoba Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Neshoba Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 956 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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