Pontotoc Jr High School

132 North Main Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863

www.pontotoc.k12.ms.us

361 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Pontotoc Junior High School, located in the heart of Pontotoc, Mississippi, serves as a key educational hub for the local community, catering to students in their middle grade years. As part of the Pontotoc City School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for young adolescents as they transition from elementary school to high school.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a curriculum designed to challenge students while providing support to meet diverse learning needs. Beyond the classroom, Pontotoc Junior High encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and leadership opportunities, aiming to instill a sense of school pride and community responsibility. Through its focus on character development and academic achievement, the institution strives to prepare its students for the complexities of high school and beyond.

361

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pontotoc Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	79
Black	82
Asian	2
Two or More	26

White
172 (47.6%)
Black
82 (22.7%)
Hispanic
79 (21.9%)
Two or More
26 (7.2%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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 City School District
Phone:	(662)489-8360
Website:	http://www.pontotoc.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 7 184

Grade 8 177