South Pontotoc Middle School

Located at 1523 South Pontotoc Rd, in Pontotoc, Mississippi, South Pontotoc Middle School is a cozy intermediate school that educates 379 students (grades 6 through 8), run under PONTOTOC COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

South Pontotoc Middle School is one of 7 schools operated by PONTOTOC COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, a district that teaches 3,465 students overall.

In terms of who attends, South Pontotoc Middle School reports that 80% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 11% Hispanic, 6% Black, 3% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, South Pontotoc Middle School has 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.0:1. The state averages around 13.7:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 99% of students at South Pontotoc Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is higher than Pontotoc County's rate of about 88%.

Across the wider county, Pontotoc County reports that median household earnings sit near $51,484, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. South Pontotoc Middle School is one of 14 public schools in Pontotoc County (combined enrollment of about 5,865 students).

The closest other public school is South Pontotoc High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around South Pontotoc Middle School.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at South Pontotoc Middle School has declined 8%, going from 410 students in 2018 to 379 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 6% to 11% over that span. Class-load math has fell: from 15.4:1 in 2018 to 13.0:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.