Pontotoc Jr High School vs South Pontotoc Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pontotoc Jr High School
Pontotoc · Public middle · Grades 7–8
361 students
South Pontotoc Elementary School
Pontotoc · Public elementary · Grades K–5
776 students
| Measure | Pontotoc Jr High School Pontotoc, Mississippi | South Pontotoc Elementary School Pontotoc, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 181 | #112 of 427 |
| National rank | #5483 of 15,369 | #23211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 361 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 70% |
| city | Pontotoc | Pontotoc |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pontotoc Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 52.8).
- •South Pontotoc Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •South Pontotoc Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Pontotoc Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Pontotoc Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.6).
- •South Pontotoc Elementary School is the larger school with 776 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 Jr High School better than South Pontotoc Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pontotoc Jr High School ranks higher (60.0 vs 52.8 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 Jr High School and South Pontotoc Elementary School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Pontotoc and Pontotoc in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pontotoc Jr High School: 361. South Pontotoc Elementary School: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pontotoc Jr High School and South Pontotoc Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Pontotoc Jr High School is 26th of 181 and South Pontotoc Elementary School is 112th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).