Serving 713 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 713 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Pontotoc High School is ranked #315 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% 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 89%.
How many students attend Pontotoc High School?
713 students attend Pontotoc High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pontotoc High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 713 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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