Serving 652 students in grades 9-12, 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 40-44% (which is higher than 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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pontotoc High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pontotoc High School's student population of 652 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
652 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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 Pontotoc High School is 0.62, which is more 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
#308 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
4%
Black
29%
47%
White
53%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pontotoc High School's ranking?
Pontotoc High School is ranked #308 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pontotoc High School?
The graduation rate of Pontotoc High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pontotoc High School?
652 students attend Pontotoc High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pontotoc High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pontotoc High School?
Pontotoc High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pontotoc High School offer ?
Pontotoc High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pontotoc High School part of?
Pontotoc High School is part of Pontotoc City Schools School District.
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