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Pontotoc Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,191 students in Pontotoc Co School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Mississippi.
Public Elementary Schools in Pontotoc Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
700 Schools
# Students
3,466 Students
295,412 Students
# Teachers
269 Teachers
22,755 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Pontotoc Co School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 81% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
55%
Graduation Rate
81%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,881 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
3,102 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
404 Students
13,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
4%
# Black Students
320 Students
133,393 Students
% Black Students
9%
45%
# White Students
2,623 Students
129,066 Students
% White Students
76%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
230 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
14,160 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,041
# Students in K Grade:
301
32,379
# Students in 1st Grade:
295
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
279
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
258
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
251
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
272
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
249
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
266
23,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
264
24,352
# Students in 9th Grade:
271
2,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
255
2,344
# Students in 11th Grade:
213
2,009
# Students in 12th Grade:
231
1,859
# Ungraded Students:
61
4,653
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,483 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,577 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,483
$12,143
Spending / Student
$9,577
$12,013
Best Pontotoc Co School District Public Elementary Schools (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.
South Pontotoc Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1523 South Pontotoc Rd
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-5941
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-5941
Grades: K-5
| 789 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
South Pontotoc Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1523 South Pontotoc Rd
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-3476
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-3476
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pontotoc Co Alternative Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
354 Center Ridge Drive
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-4812
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-4812
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
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