For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,680 students in Pontotoc County, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pontotoc County, MS are South Pontotoc High School, North Pontotoc High School and Pontotoc High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontotoc County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Pontotoc County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.
Pontotoc County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pontotoc High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pontotoc County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Pontotoc High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1523 South Pontotoc Rd
Pontotoc, MS 38893
(662) 489-5925
Pontotoc, MS 38893
(662) 489-5925
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
North Pontotoc High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Gr: 9-13 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Pontotoc High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 North Main Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-1275
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-1275
Gr: 9-13 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Pontotoc Co Alternative Program
Alternative School
354 Center Ridge Drive
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-4812
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-4812
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pontotoc Ridge Career & Tech. Cnt.
Vocational School
354 Center Ridge Drive
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-1826
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-1826
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pontotoc County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pontotoc County, MS include South Pontotoc High School, North Pontotoc High School and Pontotoc High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pontotoc County?
5 public high schools are located in Pontotoc County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontotoc County?
Pontotoc County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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