Pontotoc High School vs South Pontotoc High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 8.2 km 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
South Pontotoc High School
Pontotoc · Public high · Grades 9–12
455 students
| Measure | Pontotoc High School Pontotoc, Mississippi | South Pontotoc High School Pontotoc, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 197 | #90 of 197 |
| National rank | #11096 of 16,910 | #11595 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 712 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Pontotoc | Pontotoc |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pontotoc High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 37.5).
- •Pontotoc High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •South Pontotoc High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Pontotoc High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 99.3%).
- •South Pontotoc High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.7).
- •Pontotoc High School is the larger school with 712 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 High School better than South Pontotoc High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pontotoc High School ranks higher (39.4 vs 37.5 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 South Pontotoc High School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Pontotoc and Pontotoc in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pontotoc High School: 712. South Pontotoc High School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pontotoc High School and South Pontotoc High School rank in Mississippi?
Pontotoc High School is 84th of 197 and South Pontotoc High School is 90th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).