Total enrollment
5,865
+75 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Pontotoc County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Public education in Pontotoc County reaches 5,865 students across 14 schools. Pontotoc County School District is the largest district at 3,465 students. The level mix is 4 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools.
4-year change in Pontotoc County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Pontotoc County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Mississippi | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 64.2% | #17 of 73 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,865 | #17 of 73 | #1,184 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 12 | #21 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.6:1 | #34 of 73 | #1,173 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 88.2% | #30 of 73 | #316 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.0% | #28 of 70 | #839 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Pontotoc County school rankings
Residents
31,550
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
14
2 districts
Enrollment
5,865
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$51,484
Above Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
88.2%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
4
2,549 students
Middle
5
1,661 students
High
5
1,655 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PONTOTOC COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
3,465 students · 2 districts in Pontotoc County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Pontotoc County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
18.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
36
26.1% under 18
Test scores in Pontotoc County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Pontotoc High School· 58.0%
- DT Cox Elementary School· 57.4%
- North Pontotoc High School· 57.1%
- South Pontotoc Elementary School· 55.8%
- Pontotoc Elementary School· 54.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- South Pontotoc Middle School· 39.9%
- North Pontotoc Upper Elem· 44.7%
- Pontotoc Jr High School· 45.7%
- North Pontotoc Middle School· 46.3%
- South Pontotoc High School· 48.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Pontotoc Elementary School | Pontotoc | Elementary | KG-05 | 776 | · |
| North Pontotoc Elementary School | Ecru | Elementary | KG-04 | 762 | · |
| Pontotoc High School | Pontotoc | High | 09-13 | 712 | · |
| Pontotoc Elementary School | Pontotoc | Elementary | PK-02 | 657 | · |
| North Pontotoc High School | Ecru | High | 09-13 | 488 | · |
| South Pontotoc High School | Pontotoc | High | 09-12 | 455 | · |
| South Pontotoc Middle School | Pontotoc | Middle | 06-08 | 379 | · |
| Pontotoc Jr High School | Pontotoc | Middle | 07-08 | 361 | · |
| DT Cox Elementary School | Pontotoc | Elementary | 03-04 | 354 | · |
| Pontotoc Middle School | Pontotoc | Middle | 05-06 | 316 | · |
| North Pontotoc Middle School | Ecru | Middle | 07-08 | 308 | · |
| North Pontotoc Upper Elem | Ecru | Middle | 05-06 | 297 | · |
| PONTOTOC CO ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM | Pontotoc | High | 05-12 | 0 | · |
| Pontotoc Ridge Career & Tech. Cnt. | Pontotoc | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Pontotoc County
About Pontotoc County
In Mississippi, Pontotoc County is a small county of about 31,550 residents. 14 public schools across the county serves about 5,865 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $51,484 a year, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
In terms of grade levels, Pontotoc County is made up of 4 elementary schools (2,549 students), 5 middle schools (1,661), and 5 high schools (1,655).
PONTOTOC COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,465 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 5,790 students in SY 2020-21 versus 5,865 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Pontotoc County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data