Best Pontotoc Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,160 students in Pontotoc, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pontotoc, MS are South Pontotoc High School and Pontotoc High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontotoc, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Pontotoc have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Pontotoc, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pontotoc High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Pontotoc, MS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Pontotoc High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1523 South Pontotoc Rd
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-5925
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Pontotoc High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
123 North Main Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-1275
Gr: 9-12 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Pontotoc Co Alternative Program
Alternative School
354 Center Ridge Drive
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-4812
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pontotoc Ridge Career & Tech. Cnt.
Vocational School
354 Center Ridge Drive
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-1826
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pontotoc, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pontotoc, MS include South Pontotoc High School and Pontotoc High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pontotoc?
4 public high schools are located in Pontotoc.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontotoc?
Pontotoc public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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