Philadelphia Public School District

Located at 248 Byrd Avenue in Philadelphia, Mississippi (ZIP 39350), the Philadelphia Public School District is an active, traditional public school system operating independently of any charter system or supervisory union. Positioned within a remote town setting, the district oversees three operational schools dedicated to serving local learners across a comprehensive academic span ranging from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, in addition to supporting ungraded educational programs.

The district maintains a student body of 757 enrolled learners, comprising 384 male students and 373 female students. Demographically, the student enrollment reflects a diverse community that includes 632 Black, 57 White, 35 multiracial (two or more races), 14 Hispanic, 10 Asian, and 9 American Indian students. To deliver instruction and operational support, the district employs a total staffing workforce of 289.86 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This personnel framework includes 126 FTE teachers, 15.43 FTE instructional aides, and 148.43 FTE support staff members. Community members, families, and researchers can contact the district directly at (601) 656-2955 or visit its official website at http://phillytornadoes.edlioschool.com.