- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pontotoc, MS
Pontotoc Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Pontotoc Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280369001162
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pontotoc Junior High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Pontotoc · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pontotoc Junior High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pontotoc Junior High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Pontotoc, MS.
School address
District: Pontotoc City Schools · Mississippi
NCES ID 280369001162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Pontotoc Junior High School shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 280369001162 · Pontotoc, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 12.4:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Pontotoc High School (712 students)
Pontotoc Junior High School shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pontotoc Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pontotoc High
Pontotoc High School
712 students
- Pontotoc Eleme
Pontotoc Elementary School
657 students
- This school
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 Junior High School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pontotoc Junior High School compares
Pontotoc Junior High School is a shrinking 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▼ 11% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
African American 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Pontotoc Junior High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pontotoc Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| D T Cox Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pontotoc Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pontotoc Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Pontotoc
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pontotoc Junior High School
How many students attend Pontotoc Junior High School?
Pontotoc Junior High School has 361 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pontotoc, MS. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pontotoc Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pontotoc Junior High School is 12.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pontotoc Junior High School?
71.7% of students at Pontotoc Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pontotoc Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Pontotoc Junior High School is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Pontotoc, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pontotoc Junior High School?
Pontotoc Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Pontotoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Pontotoc Junior High School ranks #6 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 Junior High School, Pontotoc City Schools also operates Pontotoc High School (712 students), Pontotoc Elementary School (657 students), and D T Cox Elementary School (354 students). See the Pontotoc City Schools district page for the complete list.