Serving 520 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 520 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
North Pontotoc High School is ranked #341 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Pontotoc High School?
The graduation rate of North Pontotoc High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend North Pontotoc High School?
520 students attend North Pontotoc High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of North Pontotoc High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 520 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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