For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,824 students in Ecru, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Ecru, MS are North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School, North Pontotoc Elementary School and North Pontotoc Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ecru, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Ecru have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ecru, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1620 Old Highway 15
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-2295
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-2295
Grades: 5-6
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
North Pontotoc Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5613
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5613
Grades: K-4
| 743 students
Rank: #33.
North Pontotoc Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Grades: 7-8
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
North Pontotoc High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Grades: 9-12
| 513 students
Ecru, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Grades: 9-12
| 423 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ecru, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Ecru, MS include North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School, North Pontotoc Elementary School and North Pontotoc Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ecru?
4 public schools are located in Ecru.
What is the racial composition of students in Ecru?
Ecru public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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