For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,849 students in Ecru, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Ecru, MS are North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School, North Pontotoc Elementary School and North Pontotoc High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ecru, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Ecru have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ecru, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1620 Old Highway 15
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-2295
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-2295
Gr: 5-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
North Pontotoc Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5613
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5613
Gr: K-4 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
North Pontotoc High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
North Pontotoc Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Gr: 7-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Ecru, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ecru, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Ecru, MS include North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School, North Pontotoc Elementary School and North Pontotoc High School.
How many public schools are located in Ecru?
4 public schools are located in Ecru.
What is the racial composition of students in Ecru?
Ecru public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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