- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pontotoc, MS
South Pontotoc Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Pontotoc Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280366001011
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Pontotoc Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Pontotoc · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Pontotoc Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Pontotoc Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Pontotoc, MS.
School address
District: Pontotoc Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280366001011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
South Pontotoc Middle School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 280366001011 · Pontotoc, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 13.5:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: South Pontotoc Elementary School (776 students)
South Pontotoc Middle School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
South Pontotoc Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Pontotoc
South Pontotoc Elementary School
776 students
- North Pontotoc
North Pontotoc Elementary School
762 students
- North Pontotoc
North Pontotoc High School
488 students
- South Pontotoc
South Pontotoc High School
455 students
- This school
South Pontotoc Middle School
379 students
- North Pontotoc 308
North Pontotoc Middle School
308 students
What this shows South Pontotoc Middle School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Pontotoc Middle School compares
South Pontotoc Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▼ 18% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$10,351
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 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, South Pontotoc Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pontotoc Co School Dist reports $10,351 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Pontotoc Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pontotoc Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pontotoc Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pontotoc High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Pontotoc High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pontotoc Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Pontotoc Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~379 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Pontotoc Middle School
How many students attend South Pontotoc Middle School?
South Pontotoc Middle School has 379 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pontotoc, MS. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pontotoc Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pontotoc Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Pontotoc Middle School?
66.3% of students at South Pontotoc Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Pontotoc Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Pontotoc Middle School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Pontotoc, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Pontotoc Middle School?
South Pontotoc Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 South Pontotoc Middle School rank among public schools in Pontotoc?
By Resource Investment Index, South Pontotoc Middle School ranks #3 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 Co School Dist?
Besides South Pontotoc Middle School, Pontotoc Co School Dist also operates South Pontotoc Elementary School (776 students), North Pontotoc Elementary School (762 students), and North Pontotoc High School (488 students). See the Pontotoc Co School Dist district page for the complete list.