Overview
PONTOTOC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Pontotoc, Mississippi. The school enrolls 355 students. It is part of the PONTOTOC CITY SCHOOLS district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictPONTOTOC CITY SCHOOLS
County28115
CityPontotoc
ZIP38863
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280369001162
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment355
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %76%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)