Pontotoc High School in Pontotoc, MS

At a glance

Reported students

712

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

52.06

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–13

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Mississippi high enrollment

76th percentile

Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

361

Pontotoc High School: 712 reported students.

State peer staffing position

70th percentile

13.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 632
Teachers (FTE): 49.7
Student–teacher ratio: 12.7:1

What the reported data says about Pontotoc High School

Pontotoc High School is a public high school serving grades 09–13 in Pontotoc. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Pontotoc City School District. NCES reports 712 students for 2024–25.

Among 291 high schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 367 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Mississippi median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.9%) and Black (27.1%). English learners represent 7.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 1.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Pontotoc High School

1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.06 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 7.3%
Students with disabilities: 1.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 70.6%
Lunch program: No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White46.9%
Hispanic23.6%
Black27.1%
Asian0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

6 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Pontotoc Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

657 reported students

Pontotoc Jr High School

Middle · Grades 07–08

361 reported students

DT Cox Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–04

354 reported students

Pontotoc Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–06

316 reported students

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Public schools near Pontotoc High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Pontotoc Jr High School Middle · Pontotoc City School District	07–08	361	0.1 mi
Pontotoc Middle School Middle · Pontotoc City School District	05–06	316	0.2 mi
Pontotoc Elementary School Elementary · Pontotoc City School District	PK–02	657	0.8 mi
Pontotoc Ridge Career & Tech. Cnt. High · Pontotoc County School District	08–12	0	1.3 mi
South Pontotoc High School High · Pontotoc County School District	09–12	455	5.1 mi
North Pontotoc High School High · Pontotoc County School District	09–13	488	8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Pontotoc High School

What grades does Pontotoc High School serve?

Pontotoc High School reports grades 09–13 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Pontotoc City School District.

How many students attend Pontotoc High School?

Pontotoc High School reported 712 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 291 Mississippi high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 632 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Pontotoc High School?

The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 712 students and 52.06 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Pontotoc High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Pontotoc High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pontotoc City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Pontotoc High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

70.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Pontotoc High School in?

Pontotoc High School is part of Pontotoc City School District, based in Pontotoc, MS, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Pontotoc High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pontotoc Jr High School (0.1 mi), Pontotoc Middle School (0.2 mi), Pontotoc Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.