How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Pontotoc City Schools | Prentiss Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pontotoc, Mississippi | Booneville, Mississippi |
| Total Enrollment | 2,302 | 2,278 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Pontotoc City Schools | Prentiss Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,902 | $11,568 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.4% | 29.8% |
| State Revenue | 56.0% | 52.7% |
| Local Revenue | 19.6% | 17.4% |
Pontotoc City Schools
Federal State Local
Prentiss Co School Dist
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Pontotoc City Schools | Prentiss Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.0% | 89.5% |
| African American | 25.4% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% | 0.9% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 7.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.0% | 54.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Pontotoc City Schools | Prentiss Co School Dist |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 390.8:1 | 519.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.5% | 16.5% |
School Types
Pontotoc City Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Prentiss Co School Dist
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.