Pontotoc Elementary School vs Pontotoc Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pontotoc Elementary School
Pontotoc · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
657 students
Pontotoc Jr High School
Pontotoc · Public middle · Grades 7–8
361 students
| Measure | Pontotoc Elementary School Pontotoc, Mississippi | Pontotoc Jr High School Pontotoc, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 427 | #26 of 181 |
| National rank | #35660 of 50,301 | #5483 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 657 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Pontotoc | Pontotoc |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pontotoc Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 34.4).
- •Pontotoc Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 73.1%).
- •Pontotoc Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.4).
- •Pontotoc Elementary School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 361.
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 Pontotoc Elementary School better than Pontotoc Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pontotoc Jr High School ranks higher (60.0 vs 34.4 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 Pontotoc Elementary School and Pontotoc Jr High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pontotoc and Pontotoc in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pontotoc Elementary School: 657. Pontotoc Jr High School: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pontotoc Elementary School and Pontotoc Jr High School rank in Mississippi?
Pontotoc Elementary School is 251st of 427 and Pontotoc Jr High School is 26th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).