Top Rankings
Pontotoc City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,399 students in Pontotoc City 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 City School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
2,399 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pontotoc City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.9%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
21%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
26%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
48%
40%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,732 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,463 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$6,387 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$28 MM
$6,242 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$11,732
$14,756
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,463
$14,421
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Pontotoc City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dt Cox Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 Clark Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-2454
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-2454
Gr: 3-4 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Pontotoc Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 Education Drive
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-6056
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-6056
Gr: 5-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Pontotoc Jr High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 North Main Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-8360
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-8360
Gr: 7-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Pontotoc High School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: 9-13 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
145 Fred Dowdy Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-4973
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-4973
Gr: PK-2 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pontotoc City School District?
Pontotoc City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,399 students.
What is the rank of Pontotoc City School District?
Pontotoc City School District is ranked #32 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pontotoc City School District?
48% of Pontotoc City School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pontotoc City School District?
Pontotoc City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Pontotoc City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,463 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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