South Pontotoc High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 408 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 56th out of 242 high schools in MS.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2003
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1523 South Pontotoc Road, Pontotoc, MS 38863
School District Details
- Pontotoc County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,052
- Graduation Rate: 63.2%
- Dropout Rate: 1.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.5
- Enrolled Students: 3,341
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 408
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 28.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 207 (50.7%)
- Females: 201 (49.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 48 (11.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 177 (43.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 225 (55.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 41 | 10.0% |
Asian | - | - |
Hispanic | 7 | 1.7% |
White | 360 | 88.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
9th Grade | 118 | 28.9% |
10th Grade | 111 | 27.2% |
11th Grade | 98 | 24.0% |
12th Grade | 70 | 17.2% |
Ungraded | 11 | 2.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 57%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:33%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $36,630
Teacher Experience by Number of Years

Salary | Percent | |
---|---|---|
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,746 | 33% |
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $38,572 | 67% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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