Jane Gillespie
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(662) 340-8017
113 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$154,650 Price
Pontotoc High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
123 N Main St,
Pontotoc, MS
Pontotoc City Schools
School Details
Head of School
Kenneth Mcgaha
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
B-
B
B-
C
C+
C
B-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
17.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
13.4%
State Average
18%
Math
0%
State Average
0.8%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
197:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
50.5%
Black
28.4%
Hispanic
16.7%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Mississippi
170 Students
Itawamba Community College
162 Students
Mississippi State University
134 Students
Blue Mountain Christian University
53 Students
University of Southern Mississippi
52 Students
Northeast Mississippi Community College
40 Students
The University of Alabama
36 Students
Delta State University
32 Students
Mississippi College
31 Students
Alcorn State University
25 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
37 Students
Business
20 Students
Psychology
16 Students
Biology
16 Students
Journalism
15 Students
Elementary Education
12 Students
Physical Therapy
11 Students
Radiologic Technician
11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
10 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
10 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/29/2022
I love the staff and the faculty. I love the traditions and the spirit when it comes to sports games. One thing I would love to see change though is the counselling system. Not even just this specific school, but in general, I want all school counseling systems to be better. This would be to prevent any tragedies from happening.
2/16/2022
During my time at Pontotoc High School, I have enjoyed my classes. The block schedule is beneficial to my mental health, and my teachers have all explained things very well. There's a large amount of sports and other activities to participate in, so it is hard to be bored. However, I would like to see an increase in clubs and student organizations, ones that closer match student interest.
10/18/2021
The band program is the best part about Pontotoc High School but overall most of my classes did not prepare me for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/15/2021
All 3 of my daughters attend in this school district at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. We have experience as an out of town family coming in to join the community. We have been moved and treated like family by these teachers and the community! My children have been given the opportu...
12/21/2012
At first I thought this was a great school. They will not do anything about bullying in the schools,which is no surprise to me since the staff bullies the parents. Until they change the school board and policies I would not recommend this school.
8/21/2009
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$129K - $471K
Homes For Sale
14
Average Home Value
$212,390
Median Lot Size
16,988 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Average Household Income
$63,238
% of College Grads
17.5%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
2,007 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
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Parks in this Area
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Pontotoc High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pontotoc, MS, in the Pontotoc neighborhood, and is served by the Pontotoc City Schools in Mississippi. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 713 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Pontotoc High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $212,390. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pontotoc Co Alternative Program, Ecru Christian School and Daycare, Tupelo Christian Preparatory School, and more. Learn more about what Pontotoc has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pontotoc High School.