Elementary Schools in Pontotoc City School District


Summary:

The Pontotoc City Schools district in Mississippi is home to two high-performing elementary schools: Pontotoc Elementary School and D T Cox Elementary School. Both schools serve students from prekindergarten through 4th grade and have consistently demonstrated strong academic results, earning high rankings within the state.

According to the data, D T Cox Elementary School stands out as a particularly strong performer, ranking 99th out of 383 Mississippi elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year and 92nd out of 390 in the 2023-2024 school year. Both schools are rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating they are performing well above average. While the schools have slightly higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, they maintain impressive student-teacher ratios and exceptional test score performance, with D T Cox Elementary School consistently outpacing the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Despite the relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at both schools, the data suggests the Pontotoc City Schools district is effectively supporting and serving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The strong academic results and high rankings of these elementary schools are a testament to the district's commitment to providing a quality education for all students in the community.

District Detail

 140 Education Drive
Pontotoc, MS 38863

 (662) 489-3336

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 130 Mississippi districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-13
Students: 2,400

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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