South Pontotoc High School

South Pontotoc High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1523 S Pontotoc Rd,  Pontotoc, MS
Pontotoc County School District
3.8
4.2
447 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jimmy Flake
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
60.8%
State Average
0.8%
Science
17.4%
State Average
18%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
467:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
84.8%
Hispanic
7.1%
Black
6.9%
Two or more races
<1%
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.
Itawamba Community College 119 Students
University of Mississippi 97 Students
Mississippi State University 71 Students
Northeast Mississippi Community College 29 Students
Blue Mountain Christian University 28 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 26 Students
Delta State University 24 Students
Millsaps College 21 Students
The University of Alabama 15 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 20 Students
Business 12 Students
Biology 12 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Radiologic Technician 10 Students
Accounting 9 Students
Education 7 Students
Music Teacher Education 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Elementary Education 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 34 Reviews
3.0 Junior
1/17/2024
Overall, South Pontotoc isn't that great. The students can be quite rude and the teachers aren't that amazing either. For the most part, students are well taught.
5.0 Senior
12/30/2020
I believe we need more teachers to teach honor and AP classes for students who are ready to take higher classes than what are already available.
4.0 Senior
10/7/2020
Many good teachers, but it is a public high school. The system itself needs change, but I have made many good friends here.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
4.0 parent
10/8/2012
This school offers a great band program. The teachers there really care about the students. We had moved from South Pontotoc and decided to move back because South Pontotoc doesn't compare to other schools. Great school. I recommend it to anyone interested.
student
4/14/2010
This school is the best I have ever been too better than the other two schools I attend before.
5.0 student
10/14/2009
5.0 other
2/10/2009

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South Pontotoc High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pontotoc, MS and is served by the Pontotoc County School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 447 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. South Pontotoc High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average ACT score is 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like South Pontotoc Middle School, South Pontotoc Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Pontotoc has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Pontotoc High School.

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