Pontotoc Elementary School vs South Pontotoc High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 7.2 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
South Pontotoc High School
Pontotoc · Public high · Grades 9–12
455 students
| Measure | Pontotoc Elementary School Pontotoc, Mississippi | South Pontotoc High School Pontotoc, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 427 | #90 of 197 |
| National rank | #35660 of 50,301 | #11595 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 657 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Pontotoc | Pontotoc |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Pontotoc High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 34.4).
- •Pontotoc Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 99.3%).
- •South Pontotoc High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.4).
- •Pontotoc Elementary School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 455.
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 South Pontotoc High School?
On the Success Index (US), South Pontotoc High School ranks higher (37.5 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 South Pontotoc High School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Pontotoc and Pontotoc in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pontotoc Elementary School: 657. South Pontotoc High School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pontotoc Elementary School and South Pontotoc High School rank in Mississippi?
Pontotoc Elementary School is 251st of 427 and South Pontotoc High School is 90th of 197 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).