For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 743 students in Pontotoc, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pontotoc, MS are South Pontotoc Middle School and Pontotoc Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontotoc, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Pontotoc have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pontotoc, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Pontotoc Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1523 South Pontotoc Rd
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-3476
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-3476
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Pontotoc Junior High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 North Main Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-8360
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-8360
Gr: 7-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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
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What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pontotoc, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pontotoc, MS include South Pontotoc Middle School and Pontotoc Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pontotoc?
3 public middle schools are located in Pontotoc.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontotoc?
Pontotoc public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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