For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,988 students in Pontotoc, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Pontotoc, MS are D T Cox Elementary School, South Pontotoc High School and South Pontotoc Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontotoc, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Pontotoc have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pontotoc, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
D T Cox Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 Clark Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-2454
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-2454
Grades: 3-4
| 332 students
Rank: #22.
South Pontotoc High 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
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
South Pontotoc Elementary 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
| 797 students
Rank: #44.
Pontotoc Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 Education Drive
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-6056
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-6056
Grades: 5-6
| 326 students
Rank: #55.
South Pontotoc Middle 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
| 388 students
Rank: #66.
Pontotoc High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
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
| 713 students
Rank: #77.
Pontotoc Junior High 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
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pontotoc Co Alternative Program
Alternative 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
145 Fred Dowdy Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-4973
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-4973
Grades: PK-2
| 630 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pontotoc Ridge Career & Tech. Cnt.
Vocational 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
What are the top ranked public schools in Pontotoc, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Pontotoc, MS include D T Cox Elementary School, South Pontotoc High School and South Pontotoc Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pontotoc?
10 public schools are located in Pontotoc.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontotoc?
Pontotoc public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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