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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,298 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 48% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
2,298 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Pontotoc City Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
378 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
4%
# Black Students
625 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
27%
47%
# White Students
1,169 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
51%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
199
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
184
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
170
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
181
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
169
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
214
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
178
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
187
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
156
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
159
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
42
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,947 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,724 is less than the state median of $11,965. 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
$9,947
$12,094
Spending / Student
$9,724
$11,965
Best Pontotoc City Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
D T Cox Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
304 Clark Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-2454
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-2454
Grades: 3-4
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Pontotoc Junior High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
132 North Main Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-8360
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-8360
Grades: 7-8
| 404 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pontotoc High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
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
| 652 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pontotoc Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 Education Drive
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-6056
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-6056
Grades: 5-6
| 324 students
Rank: n/an/a
145 Fred Dowdy Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-4973
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-4973
Grades: PK-2
| 580 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pontotoc City Schools School District?
Pontotoc City Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,298 students.
What is the rank of Pontotoc City Schools School District?
Pontotoc City Schools School District is ranked #29 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 reading/language arts 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?
51% of Pontotoc City Schools School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 16% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Pontotoc City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,724 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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