North Pontotoc High School

Q: Is North Pontotoc High School a good school?

North Pontotoc High School ranks 76 th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Pontotoc High School is a public high school serving 513 students in grades 9-12 in the town of Ecru, Mississippi, which is part of the Pontotoc County School District. This school has consistently strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates than the state average in core subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History.

North Pontotoc High School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9 to 1, and over 99% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need. While the school has performed well academically, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 17th out of 236 high schools in 2013-2014 to 76th out of 228 in 2023-2024. Compared to nearby schools like New Albany High School and Tupelo High School, North Pontotoc has a less diverse student population, with a predominantly White student body.

While North Pontotoc High School continues to demonstrate strong academic performance, the school's declining statewide ranking suggests it may be facing increasing competition or challenges compared to other high-performing schools in the region. Additionally, the school's lower spending per student ($9,261 in 2018-2019) compared to some nearby schools, such as New Albany High School ($11,260 in 2018-2019), may have implications for the resources and opportunities available to students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841

(662) 489-5612

District: Pontotoc County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
76^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,313

Feeder schools for North Pontotoc High School:

Elementary:	North Pontotoc Elementary School
Middle:	North Pontotoc Upper Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 520

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.3%

Hispanic:

15.8%

African American:

11.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Pontotoc High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.52. (See more...)

Compare Details North Pontotoc High School ranks better than 66.7% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.87. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Pontotoc High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details North Pontotoc High School has the largest high school student body size in the Pontotoc County School District. Racial makeup is: White (71.3%), Hispanic (15.8%), African American (11.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Pontotoc County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Pontotoc High School is 13.7, which is the 2^nd best among 2 high schools in the Pontotoc County School District. (See more...)

Compare North Pontotoc High School employs 37.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Pontotoc High School is $13,313, which is the 2^nd highest among 2 high schools in the Pontotoc County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Pontotoc High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Pontotoc High School 76^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See North Pontotoc High School in the ranking list.)

Pontotoc County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pontotoc County School District 26^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Pontotoc High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2013	53.58	129^th	269	52.0%
2014	45.07	149^th	264	43.6%
2015	53.01	111^th	266	58.3%
2016	56.09	112^th	260	56.9%
2017	52.52	127^th	272	53.3%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for North Pontotoc High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	77.89	15^th	232	93.5%
2005	79.63	14^th	232	94.0%
2006	74.58	22^nd	232	90.5%
2007	74.69	39^th	232	83.2%
2008	77.48	30^th	235	87.2%
2009	76.00	35^th	235	85.1%
2010	86.64	1^st	235	99.6%
2011	78.09	22^nd	244	91.0%
2012	81.28	20^th	241	91.7%
2013	74.60	53^rd	238	77.7%
2014	80.93	17^th	236	92.8%
2015	60.91	69^th	226	69.5%
2016	72.49	45^th	231	80.5%
2017	62.84	79^th	237	66.7%
2018	65.00	69^th	233	70.4%
2019	76.85	33^rd	233	85.8%
2021	59.89	88^th	231	61.9%
2022	60.73	91^st	228	60.1%
2023	65.88	71^st	226	68.6%
2024	66.87	76^th	228	66.7%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Pontotoc High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	1078	128	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	1210
1991	1045	129	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	1180
1992	1098	134	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1233
1993	1148	140	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1289
1994	1181	121	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1303
1995	1181	118	1	7	3	n/a	n/a	1310
1996	1181	118	1	7	3	n/a	n/a	1310
1997	1196	142	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	1348
1998	1276	140	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	1425
1999	1311	138	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	1464
2000	1315	134	2	22	0	n/a	n/a	1473
2001	1341	151	2	32	0	n/a	n/a	1526
2002	372	41	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	423
2003	372	41	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	423
2004	399	44	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	450
2005	371	46	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	429
2006	380	47	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	443
2007	382	55	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	455
2008	403	63	1	20	1	n/a	n/a	488
2009	422	64	1	29	1	0	0	517
2010	399	54	1	31	1	0	0	486
2011	407	56	1	42	1	0	0	507
2012	404	57	1	34	1	0	1	498
2013	590	93	1	49	1	0	2	736
2014	583	104	1	48	1	0	5	742
2015	570	98	2	48	2	0	1	721
2016	596	114	1	66	1	0	0	778
2017	620	120	3	87	1	0	0	831
2018	401	80	2	50	0	0	0	533
2019	419	79	3	64	0	0	1	566
2020	435	61	7	75	0	0	1	579
2021	419	60	8	79	0	0	4	570
2022	386	50	4	85	0	0	6	531
2023	368	55	5	77	0	0	8	513
2024	371	58	3	82	0	0	6	520

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Pontotoc High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1210	59.9	20.2	n/a
1991	1180	63.0	18.7	n/a
1992	1233	60.0	20.5	29.5
1993	1289	59.8	21.6	29.5
1994	1303	60.4	21.6	33.1
1995	1310	60.9	21.5	29.4
1996	1310	60.9	21.5	29.4
1997	1348	66.3	20.3	32.2
1998	1425	72.3	19.7	32.6
1999	1464	72.7	20.1	47
2000	1473	82.1	17.9	49.6
2001	1526	87.7	17.4	48.6
2002	423	26.2	16.1	49.2
2003	423	26.2	16.1	49.2
2004	450	27.3	16.5	39.8
2005	429	25.7	16.7	39.2
2006	443	26.2	16.9	40
2007	455	30.3	15.0	46.2
2008	488	30.4	16.1	40.8
2009	517	37.6	13.8	45.6
2010	486	33.7	14.4	50.4
2011	507	30.0	16.8	51.9
2012	498	30.6	16.2	47.6
2013	736	48.3	15.2	54.3
2014	742	51.8	14.3	56.9
2015	721	55.0	13.1	58.5
2016	778	60.0	12.9	58.5
2017	831	50.0	16.6	60.8
2018	533	27.2	19.5	54.8
2019	566	29.7	19.0	58.5
2020	579	32.4	17.8	55.8
2021	570	31.8	17.8	99.5
2022	531	37.9	13.9	99.4
2023	513	39.6	12.9	99.4
2024	520	37.6	13.7	58.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Pontotoc High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1210	59.9	20.2	n/a
1991	1180	63.0	18.7	n/a
1992	1233	60.0	20.5	29.5
1993	1289	59.8	21.6	29.5
1994	1303	60.4	21.6	33.1
1995	1310	60.9	21.5	29.4
1996	1310	60.9	21.5	29.4
1997	1348	66.3	20.3	32.2
1998	1425	72.3	19.7	32.6
1999	1464	72.7	20.1	47
2000	1473	82.1	17.9	49.6
2001	1526	87.7	17.4	48.6
2002	423	26.2	16.1	49.2
2003	423	26.2	16.1	49.2
2004	450	27.3	16.5	39.8
2005	429	25.7	16.7	39.2
2006	443	26.2	16.9	40
2007	455	30.3	15.0	46.2
2008	488	30.4	16.1	40.8
2009	517	37.6	13.8	45.6
2010	486	33.7	14.4	50.4
2011	507	30.0	16.8	51.9
2012	498	30.6	16.2	47.6
2013	736	48.3	15.2	54.3
2014	742	51.8	14.3	56.9
2015	721	55.0	13.1	58.5
2016	778	60.0	12.9	58.5
2017	831	50.0	16.6	60.8
2018	533	27.2	19.5	54.8
2019	566	29.7	19.0	58.5
2020	579	32.4	17.8	55.8
2021	570	31.8	17.8	99.5
2022	531	37.9	13.9	99.4
2023	513	39.6	12.9	99.4
2024	520	37.6	13.7	58.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Pontotoc High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,894
2018	$9,261
2019	$9,311
2020	$10,485
2021	$11,534
2022	$13,313

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Pontotoc High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 33^rd of 233 High schools	Ranks 71^st of 226 High schools	17.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (North Pontotoc High School)	62.1	68.2	6.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Pontotoc County School District)	52.3	68.4	16.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (North Pontotoc High School)	48.4	45.6	2.8%
End of Course English II (Pontotoc County School District)	51.4	50.2	1.2%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (North Pontotoc High School)	89.4	81.9	7.5%
End of Course Biology (Pontotoc County School District)	74.8	74.6	0.2%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (North Pontotoc High School)	60.8	79.6	18.8%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Pontotoc County School District)	62.6	77.4	14.8%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	566	513	9.4%
African American	79	55	30.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	64	77	20.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	419	368	12.2%
Two or More Races	1	8	700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.5%	99.4%	40.9%

Schools Near North Pontotoc High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
North Pontotoc High School	Public	9-12	8324 Hwy 15 North	Ecru	38841	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 489-5612	520	38	13.7	58.1%	371 (71.3%)	58 (11.2%)	82 (15.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	66.9	76^th of 228 public high schools	66.7%		65.9	71^st of 226 public high schools	68.6%	5	72.2	43.8	68.5	86.2	$13,313
Pontotoc Ridge Career & Technical County	Public	9-12	354 Center Ridge Drive	Pontotoc	38863	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 489-1826	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pontotoc County Alternative Program	Public	5-12	354 Center Ridge Drive	Pontotoc	38863	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 489-4812	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pontotoc High School	Public	9-12	123 North Main Street	Pontotoc	38863	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 489-1275	713	45	15.7	72.2%	327 (45.9%)	216 (30.3%)	143 (20.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.1%)	54.1	108^th of 228 public high schools	52.6%		50.5	119^th of 226 public high schools	47.3%	11	64.7	49.1	65.4	66.4	$10,487
New Albany High School	Public	9-12	201 Highway 15 North	New Albany	38652	Union County	New Albany Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(662) 534-1805	596	32	18.5	48.0%	302 (50.7%)	159 (26.7%)	91 (15.3%)	13 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.0%)	74	53^rd of 228 public high schools	76.8%		66.4	68^th of 226 public high schools	69.9%	15	76.3	52.5	74.7	80.6	$13,744
School Of Career And Technical Educational	Public	9-12	203 Highway 15 North	New Albany	38652	Union County	New Albany Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(662) 534-1810	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
South Pontotoc High School	Public	9-12	1523 South Pontotoc Rd	Pontotoc	38863	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 489-5925	447	32	13.8	54.6%	373 (83.4%)	31 (6.9%)	31 (6.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	70.5	63^rd of 228 public high schools	72.4%		62	85^th of 226 public high schools	62.4%	22	76.0	49.6	76.5	77.4	$13,375
Lee County Career & Technical School	Public	9-12	221 Honeycomb Way	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 432-1090	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tupelo High School	Public	9-12	4125 Golden Wave Drive	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 841-8970	2,101	133	15.7	59.4%	727 (34.6%)	1,060 (50.5%)	168 (8.0%)	44 (2.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	99 (4.7%)	51.9	116^th of 228 public high schools	49.1%		63.1	81^st of 226 public high schools	64.2%	35	58.1	50.0	59.3	72.2	$12,028
Tupelo Lee County Vocational Technical School	Public	9-12	4125 Golden Wave Drive	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 841-8990	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about North Pontotoc High School

What is the racial makeup of North Pontotoc High School?

Students at North Pontotoc High School are 71% White, 16% Hispanic, 11% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into North Pontotoc High School?

North Pontotoc High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Pontotoc Elementary School
Middle : North Pontotoc Upper Elementary

What district is North Pontotoc High School in?

Pontotoc County School District

How many students attend North Pontotoc High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 520 students attended North Pontotoc High School.

Is North Pontotoc High School a good school?

North Pontotoc High School ranks 76^th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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