DT Cox Elementary School vs Pontotoc Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DT Cox Elementary School
Pontotoc · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
354 students
Pontotoc Middle School
Pontotoc · Public middle · Grades 5–6
316 students
| Measure | DT Cox Elementary School Pontotoc, Mississippi | Pontotoc Middle School Pontotoc, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 427 | #43 of 181 |
| National rank | #14027 of 50,301 | #6980 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 354 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 49% |
| city | Pontotoc | Pontotoc |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DT Cox Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 53.1).
- •DT Cox Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 49%).
- •DT Cox Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 48%).
- •Pontotoc Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 72.9%).
- •Pontotoc Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.1).
- •DT Cox Elementary School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 316.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is DT Cox Elementary School better than Pontotoc Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), DT Cox Elementary School ranks higher (66.1 vs 53.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are DT Cox Elementary School and Pontotoc Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pontotoc and Pontotoc in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DT Cox Elementary School: 354. Pontotoc Middle School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DT Cox Elementary School and Pontotoc Middle School rank in Mississippi?
DT Cox Elementary School is 44th of 427 and Pontotoc Middle School is 43rd of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).