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%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,356 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 52% 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
1,051 Schools
# Students
2,356 Students
441,094 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
33,908 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
0.67
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,934 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
4,926 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
426 Students
21,734 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
5%
# Black Students
659 Students
206,490 Students
% Black Students
28%
47%
# White Students
1,125 Students
184,427 Students
% White Students
48%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
302 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
117 Students
20,281 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
39
9,338
# Students in K Grade:
177
32,876
# Students in 1st Grade:
216
33,841
# Students in 2nd Grade:
182
33,664
# Students in 3rd Grade:
167
32,486
# Students in 4th Grade:
165
30,892
# Students in 5th Grade:
155
30,433
# Students in 6th Grade:
171
32,406
# Students in 7th Grade:
180
33,882
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
32,598
# Students in 9th Grade:
226
35,648
# Students in 10th Grade:
176
34,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
172
32,214
# Students in 12th Grade:
123
28,189
# Ungraded Students:
42
7,689
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,702 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,177. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,484 is less than the state median of $12,047. 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
$9,702
$12,177
Spending / Student
$9,484
$12,047
Best Pontotoc City Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
D T Cox Elementary 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
| 332 students
Rank: #22.
Pontotoc Middle 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
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Pontotoc High 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
| 713 students
Rank: #44.
Pontotoc Junior High 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
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
145 Fred Dowdy Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-4973
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-4973
Grades: PK-2
| 630 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pontotoc City Schools School District?
Pontotoc City Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,356 students.
What is the rank of Pontotoc City Schools School District?
Pontotoc City Schools School District is ranked #27 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%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pontotoc City Schools School District?
48% of Pontotoc City Schools School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 18% 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 $9,484 is less than the state median of $12,047. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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