Serving 531 students in grades 9-12, North Pontotoc High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Pontotoc High School's student population of 531 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Pontotoc High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Pontotoc High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#359 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
16%
4%
Black
9%
47%
White
73%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Pontotoc High School's ranking?
North Pontotoc High School is ranked #359 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Pontotoc High School?
The graduation rate of North Pontotoc High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend North Pontotoc High School?
531 students attend North Pontotoc High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of North Pontotoc High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Pontotoc High School?
North Pontotoc High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Pontotoc High School offer ?
North Pontotoc High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Pontotoc High School part of?
North Pontotoc High School is part of Pontotoc Co School Dist School District.
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