Best Schools in Pontotoc County, MS
Pontotoc County, MS has 13 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,802 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Pontotoc County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pontotoc County, MS
The top high schools in Pontotoc County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pontotoc High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 659 Students
2. North Pontotoc High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 513 Students
3. South Pontotoc High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 479 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pontotoc County, MS
The top middle schools in Pontotoc County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Pontotoc Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 283 Students
2. Pontotoc Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 348 Students
3. Pontotoc Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 375 Students
4. South Pontotoc Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 374 Students
5. North Pontotoc Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 285 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pontotoc County, MS
The top elementary schools in Pontotoc County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Pontotoc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 789 Students
2. D T Cox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 307 Students
3. North Pontotoc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 743 Students
4. Pontotoc Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Pontotoc County, MS
How many schools are in Pontotoc County, MS?
Pontotoc County, MS has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,802 students in total.
How do schools in Pontotoc County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Pontotoc County score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Pontotoc County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pontotoc County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pontotoc County
2 places in Pontotoc County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (2)
- Pontotoc Co School Dist (7 schools)
- Pontotoc City Schools (5 schools)