For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,032 students in Pontotoc County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pontotoc County, MS are South Pontotoc Middle School, North Pontotoc Middle School and Pontotoc Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontotoc County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in Pontotoc County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pontotoc County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 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
Pontotoc County 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 middle schools in Pontotoc County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pontotoc County, MS include South Pontotoc Middle School, North Pontotoc Middle School and Pontotoc Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pontotoc County?
4 public middle schools are located in Pontotoc County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontotoc County?
Pontotoc County public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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