South Pontotoc Middle School

1523 South Pontotoc Rd
Pontotoc, MS 38863

www.pcsd.ms/

379 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Pontotoc Middle School, located in Pontotoc, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Pontotoc County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its adolescent students. The curriculum is designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school, emphasizing core subjects while providing students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities that build character and school spirit.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and clear communication between staff, parents, and students. By maintaining an active presence through its digital platform, South Pontotoc Middle School provides families with easy access to important resources, including school calendars, policy information, and educational updates. Through a blend of structured classroom instruction and a dedication to student success, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the challenges and opportunities of their future academic careers.

379

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Pontotoc Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	43
Black	24
Two or More	10

White
302 (79.7%)
Hispanic
43 (11.3%)
Black
24 (6.3%)
Two or More
10 (2.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)489-3476
Website:	http://www.pcsd.ms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
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 6 130

Grade 7 134

Grade 8 115