For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,004 students in Pontotoc County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pontotoc County, MS are South Pontotoc Middle School, Pontotoc Junior High School and North Pontotoc Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontotoc County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Pontotoc County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pontotoc County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Pontotoc Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1523 South Pontotoc Rd
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-3476
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-3476
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Pontotoc Junior High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 North Main Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-8360
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-8360
Gr: 7-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
North Pontotoc Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Gr: 7-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Pontotoc Co Alternative Program
Alternative School
354 Center Ridge Drive
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-4812
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-4812
Gr: 5-12
Pontotoc County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pontotoc County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pontotoc County, MS include South Pontotoc Middle School, Pontotoc Junior High School and North Pontotoc Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pontotoc County?
4 public middle schools are located in Pontotoc County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontotoc County?
Pontotoc County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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