Best High Schools in Pontotoc, MS

Pontotoc, MS has 7 high schools with 2,553 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 score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pontotoc meet expectations.

1. Lafayette High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students

2. South Pontotoc High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 479 Students

3. Pontotoc High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students

4. North Pontotoc High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 513 Students

Best Middle Schools in Pontotoc, MS

Pontotoc, MS has 5 middle schools with 1,829 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 score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pontotoc greatly exceed expectations.

1. North Pontotoc Upper Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 285 Students

2. Pontotoc Junior High School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 375 Students

3. Lafayette Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 447 Students

4. South Pontotoc Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 374 Students

5. Pontotoc Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 348 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pontotoc, MS

Pontotoc, MS has 5 elementary schools with 3,275 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 score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pontotoc exceed expectations.

1. South Pontotoc Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 789 Students

2. D T Cox Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 307 Students

3. Lafayette Upper Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 823 Students

4. North Pontotoc Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 743 Students

5. Pontotoc Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pontotoc City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 613 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pontotoc, MS

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Pontotoc, MS has a total population of 14,101 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pontotoc, MS

7,657

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pontotoc, MS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

10.18 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.04 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.13 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pontotoc, MS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pontotoc, MS.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,548 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

27 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Pontotoc, MS Internet Health Assessment.

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