Top Rankings
Pontotoc City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,302 students in Pontotoc City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Pontotoc City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
2,302 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Pontotoc City Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
396 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
5%
# Black Students
624 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
27%
47%
# White Students
1,139 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
50%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
117 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
199
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
200
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
168
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
169
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
137
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
178
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
170
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
152
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
213
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
198
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
170
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
146
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
127
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
40
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,930 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,707 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,930
$12,143
Spending / Student
$9,707
$12,013
Best Pontotoc City Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
D T Cox Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 Clark Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-2454
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-2454
Grades: 3-4
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Pontotoc Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 Education Drive
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-6056
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-6056
Grades: 5-6
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
Pontotoc High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 North Main Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-1275
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-1275
Grades: 9-12
| 659 students
Rank: #44.
Pontotoc Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
132 North Main Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-8360
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-8360
Grades: 7-8
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pontotoc Elementary School
Magnet School
145 Fred Dowdy Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-4973
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-4973
Grades: PK-2
| 613 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pontotoc City Schools School District?
Pontotoc City Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,302 students.
What is the rank of Pontotoc City Schools School District?
Pontotoc City Schools School District is ranked #28 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pontotoc City Schools School District?
50% of Pontotoc City Schools School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pontotoc City Schools School District?
Pontotoc City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Pontotoc City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,707 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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