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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 9 public schools serving 3,466 students in Pontotoc Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Pontotoc Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
3,466 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
269 Teachers
33,716 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
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
404 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
5%
# Black Students
320 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
9%
47%
# White Students
2,623 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
76%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
301
33,054
# 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
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
264
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
271
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
255
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
213
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
231
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
61
7,168
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 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 High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1523 South Pontotoc Rd
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-5925
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-5925
Grades: 9-12
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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
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
Rank: n/an/a
Pontotoc Ridge Career & Tech. Cnt.
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
354 Center Ridge Drive
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-1826
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-1826
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pontotoc Co School District?
Pontotoc Co School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,466 students.
What is the rank of Pontotoc Co School District?
Pontotoc Co School District is ranked #34 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pontotoc Co School District?
76% of Pontotoc Co School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pontotoc Co School District?
Pontotoc Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Pontotoc Co School District's spending/student ratio?
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.
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