- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pontotoc, MS
Pontotoc High School
Federal NCES profile for Pontotoc High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280369000706
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pontotoc High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Pontotoc · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pontotoc High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pontotoc High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Pontotoc, MS.
School address
District: Pontotoc City Schools · Mississippi
NCES ID 280369000706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Pontotoc High School grew from 659 students in 2022-23 to 713 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 280369000706 · Pontotoc, MS High · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 15.8:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Pontotoc Elementary School (657 students)
Pontotoc High School grew from 659 students in 2022-23 to 713 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pontotoc High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pontotoc High School
712 students
- Pontotoc Eleme
Pontotoc Elementary School
657 students
- Pontotoc Junio
Pontotoc Junior High School
361 students
- D T Cox Elemen
D T Cox Elementary School
354 students
- Pontotoc Middl
Pontotoc Middle School
316 students
What this shows Pontotoc High School reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pontotoc High School compares
Pontotoc High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▼ 19% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
African American 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Pontotoc High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Pontotoc City Schools reports $10,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pontotoc High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pontotoc Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D T Cox Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pontotoc Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pontotoc High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~712 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pontotoc High School
How many students attend Pontotoc High School?
Pontotoc High School has 712 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pontotoc, MS. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pontotoc High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pontotoc High School is 15.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pontotoc High School?
65.3% of students at Pontotoc High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pontotoc High School?
The largest demographic group at Pontotoc High School is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Pontotoc, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pontotoc High School?
Pontotoc High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pontotoc High School rank among public schools in Pontotoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Pontotoc High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Pontotoc, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pontotoc on the city page.
What other schools are in Pontotoc City Schools?
Besides Pontotoc High School, Pontotoc City Schools also operates Pontotoc Elementary School (657 students), Pontotoc Junior High School (361 students), and D T Cox Elementary School (354 students). See the Pontotoc City Schools district page for the complete list.