South Pontotoc High School

1523 South Pontotoc Rd
PONTOTOC, MS 38863

www.pcsd.ms/

455 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Pontotoc High School, located in Pontotoc, Mississippi, serves as a central pillar of the Pontotoc County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school provides a comprehensive secondary education experience designed to prepare students for college and career success. Its curriculum emphasizes core academic subjects, supported by various elective opportunities, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs that foster well-rounded personal growth and community involvement.

Beyond the classroom, South Pontotoc High School focuses on maintaining a supportive environment that reflects the values and spirit of the surrounding community. By leveraging modern educational resources and encouraging student engagement in clubs, sports, and service projects, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking, leadership, and character in its student body. The institution remains dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its students while maintaining strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to ensure ongoing institutional improvement.

455

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Pontotoc High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	41
Black	34
Asian	3
Two or More	4

White
373 (82.0%)
Hispanic
41 (9.0%)
Black
34 (7.5%)
Two or More
4 (0.9%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PONTOTOC COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(662)489-5925
Website:	http://www.pcsd.ms/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	452
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 140

Grade 10 106

Grade 11 121

Grade 12 88