Pontotoc High School vs Pontotoc Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 255 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pontotoc High School
Pontotoc · Public high · Grades 9–13
712 students
Pontotoc Middle School
Pontotoc · Public middle · Grades 5–6
316 students
| Measure | Pontotoc High School Pontotoc, Mississippi | Pontotoc Middle School Pontotoc, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 197 | #43 of 181 |
| National rank | #11096 of 16,910 | #6980 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 712 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.6% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| city | Pontotoc | Pontotoc |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pontotoc Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 39.4).
- •Pontotoc Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Pontotoc Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Pontotoc High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 72.8%).
- •Pontotoc Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.7).
- •Pontotoc High School is the larger school with 712 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 Pontotoc High School better than Pontotoc Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pontotoc Middle School ranks higher (53.1 vs 39.4 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 High School and Pontotoc Middle School?
About 255 m in a straight line, between Pontotoc and Pontotoc in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pontotoc High School: 712. Pontotoc Middle School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pontotoc High School and Pontotoc Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Pontotoc High School is 84th of 197 and Pontotoc Middle School is 43rd of 181 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).