Best Schools in Pontotoc County, MS
Pontotoc County, MS has a total of 15 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 5,802 students attend Pontotoc County, MS schools. On average, schools in Pontotoc County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Pontotoc County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Pontotoc County, MS
Pontotoc County, MS has 6 high schools with 1,685 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Pontotoc County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pontotoc County don't meet expectations.
1. South Pontotoc High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 479 Students
2. Pontotoc High School
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Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students
3. North Pontotoc High School
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Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 513 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pontotoc County, MS
Pontotoc County, MS has 5 middle schools with 1,665 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Pontotoc County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pontotoc County greatly exceed expectations.
1. North Pontotoc Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 285 Students
2. Pontotoc Junior High School
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Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 375 Students
3. South Pontotoc Middle School
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Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 374 Students
4. Pontotoc Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 348 Students
5. North Pontotoc Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 283 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pontotoc County, MS
Pontotoc County, MS has 4 elementary schools with 2,452 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Pontotoc County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pontotoc County exceed expectations.
1. South Pontotoc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 789 Students
2. D T Cox Elementary School
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Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 307 Students
3. North Pontotoc Elementary School
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Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 743 Students
4. Pontotoc Elementary School
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Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 613 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pontotoc County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pontotoc County, MS has a total population of 31,184 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pontotoc County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pontotoc County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pontotoc County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pontotoc County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Pontotoc County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 57%
- Projected Test Scores: 48%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 40%
- Projected Test Scores: 38%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 30%
- Projected Test Scores: 29%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 33%
- Projected Test Scores: 35%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 52%
- Projected Test Scores: 51%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 35%
- Projected Test Scores: 44%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 39%
- Projected Test Scores: 39%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 46%
- Projected Test Scores: 44%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 34%
- Projected Test Scores: 34%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 23%
- Projected Test Scores: 26%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations