D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Philadelphia High School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 248 Byrd Ave., Philadelphia, MS 39350
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 22% · Math 25% proficient · 26th percentile in Mississippi
Graduation
C
74% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
338
Students
enrolled
9.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%26/100reading 25th percentile, math 28th percentile among Mississippi high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%26/10074% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−17 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−17 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate74% (−12 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%55%reading +0 pts, math -3 pts56th percentile (list)
Black12%22%reading -8 pts, math -3 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income22%27%reading -6 pts, math -7 pts33rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 248 Byrd Ave.
City Philadelphia
ZIP Code 39350
District 2803600
NCES School ID 280360000692
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39350

Understanding the community around Philadelphia High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $48,008
Per Capita Income $23,732
Poverty Rate 21.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%
High School or Higher 82.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $93,100
Median Rent $738
Owner-Occupied 72.2%
Renter-Occupied 27.8%
View full data for ZIP 39350 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Philadelphia High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.0%
Female 50.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 90.5%
White 6.5%
Hispanic/Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Races 1.2%
American Indian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 338
Teachers (FTE) 35.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Philadelphia High School?
Philadelphia High School has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Philadelphia High School?
Philadelphia High School has 338 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1.
What grades does Philadelphia High School serve?
Philadelphia High School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Philadelphia High School receive per student?
Philadelphia High School receives $13,944 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Philadelphia High School in 39350 ▼
Avg Home Value
$141,211
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+7.3%
% Renters
27.8%

Other Schools in 39350

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026