Total enrollment
4,010
+106 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
10 schools in Pontotoc
Mississippi · Public K-12
For families in Pontotoc, public-school options total 10 K-12 schools, with combined enrollment near 4,010 (3 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high).
4-year change in Pontotoc
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
5,806
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
4,010
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
10
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DT Cox Elementary School | Elementary | 03-04 | 354 |
| PONTOTOC CO ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM | High | 05-12 | 0 |
| Pontotoc Elementary School | Elementary | PK-02 | 657 |
| Pontotoc High School | High | 09-13 | 712 |
| Pontotoc Jr High School | Middle | 07-08 | 361 |
| Pontotoc Middle School | Middle | 05-06 | 316 |
| Pontotoc Ridge Career & Tech. Cnt. | High | 09-12 | 0 |
| South Pontotoc Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 776 |
| South Pontotoc High School | High | 09-12 | 455 |
| South Pontotoc Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 379 |
About Pontotoc
Pontotoc, Mississippi is home to 10 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 4,010 students. By school count, it is a medium-population city.
For a sense of the school types, the city comprises 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high.
Average school size in Pontotoc is around 401 students, 19% below the Mississippi average of about 498.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 3%: 3,904 students in SY 2020-21 versus 4,010 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Pontotoc discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.