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North Pontotoc High School

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North Pontotoc High School ranks 65 th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

65^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 72% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

North Pontotoc High School is a public high school in Ecru, Mississippi, serving 520 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Pontotoc County School District, which is ranked 28 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Academically, North Pontotoc High School stands out, consistently performing well on state assessments. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had higher proficiency rates than the state averages in Algebra I (71.3%), Biology (80.8%), and U.S. History (81.6%). Additionally, the school has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 80.6% to 89.4% in recent years, on par with or exceeding the graduation rates of nearby schools like Saltillo High School and Tupelo High School. While North Pontotoc has seen some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, its rates are generally lower than the nearby South Pontotoc High School.

Interestingly, North Pontotoc High School serves a population with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.08% to 99.44% in recent years. Despite this, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.9 to 13.9 over the past few years, which could be a contributing factor to its strong academic performance. Overall, North Pontotoc High School appears to be a strong-performing school within the Pontotoc County School District, with a focus on academic achievement, graduation rates, and relatively low chronic absenteeism.

488

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,684

Per pupil spending ?

99.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841

(662) 489-5612

District: Pontotoc County School District

Feeder schools for North Pontotoc High School:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.3%

Hispanic:

16.8%

African American:

10.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 69th percentile in 2015 → 72nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Mississippi median (72nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (61% vs 66% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 24% Mississippi)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg63%

Mississippi avg66%

65^th of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Pontotoc County School District

28^th of 130Pontotoc County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2017	52.5	127 of 272	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.1	112 of 260	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	53.0	111 of 266	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	45.1	149 of 264	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	53.6	129 of 269	52.0%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	72.6	65 of 232	72.0%	★★★★☆
2024	66.9	76 of 228	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.9	71 of 226	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.7	91 of 228	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.9	88 of 231	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.9	33 of 233	85.8%	★★★★☆
2018	65.0	69 of 233	70.4%	★★★★☆
2017	62.8	79 of 237	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	72.5	45 of 231	80.5%	★★★★☆
2015	60.9	69 of 226	69.5%	★★★★☆
2014	80.9	17 of 236	92.8%	★★★★★
2013	74.6	53 of 238	77.7%	★★★★☆
2012	81.3	20 of 241	91.7%	★★★★★
2011	78.1	22 of 244	91.0%	★★★★★
2010	86.6	1 of 235	99.6%	★★★★★
2009	76.0	35 of 235	85.1%	★★★★☆
2008	77.5	30 of 235	87.2%	★★★★☆
2007	74.7	39 of 232	83.2%	★★★★☆
2006	74.6	22 of 232	90.5%	★★★★★
2005	79.6	14 of 232	94.0%	★★★★★
2004	77.9	15 of 232	93.5%	★★★★★

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History182%+12 vs state

Biology81%+19 vs state

Algebra I71%+4 vs state

English II56%+6 vs state

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Schools Near North Pontotoc High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	488	43	11.2	99.4%	338 (69.3%)	51 (10.5%)	82 (16.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	72.6	65^th of 232 public high schools	72.0%		66.9	76^th of 228 public high schools	66.7%	11	71.3	55.9	80.8	81.6	$13,684
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	0	.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 School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 489-1275	712	52	13.6	70.6%	334 (46.9%)	193 (27.1%)	168 (23.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.1%)	73.5	64^th of 232 public high schools	72.4%		54.1	108^th of 228 public high schools	52.6%	44	78.3	56.3	77.8	78.5	$10,053
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	605	47	12.9	53.1%	285 (47.1%)	159 (26.3%)	113 (18.7%)	16 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.3%)	74.4	62^nd of 232 public high schools	73.3%		74	53^rd of 228 public high schools	76.8%	9	68.2	58.6	76.2	74.7	$13,783
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	0	.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	455	37	12.2	99.3%	373 (82.0%)	34 (7.5%)	41 (9.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	59.5	103^rd of 232 public high schools	55.6%		70.5	63^rd of 228 public high schools	72.4%	40	77.2	49.0	75.9	69.4	$14,834
Lee County Career & Technical School	Public	9-12	221 Honeycomb Way	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	No	(662) 432-1090	0	0	.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	2,123	153	13.8	61.5%	696 (32.8%)	1,075 (50.6%)	241 (11.4%)	42 (2.0%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (3.2%)	56.5	111^th of 232 public high schools	52.2%		51.9	116^th of 228 public high schools	49.1%	5	63.9	49.0	67.9	71.1	$12,106
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	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about North Pontotoc High School

How many students attend North Pontotoc High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 488 students attended North Pontotoc High School.

What district is North Pontotoc High School in?

Pontotoc County School District

What is the racial makeup of North Pontotoc High School?

Students at North Pontotoc High School are 69% White, 17% Hispanic, 10% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Is North Pontotoc High School a good school?

North Pontotoc High School ranks 65^th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

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