SOUTH PONTOTOC HIGH SCHOOL
South Pontotoc High School is a public high school that is part of the PONTOTOC COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PONTOTOC, MS with about 514 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, South Pontotoc High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
South Pontotoc High School, located in Pontotoc, Mississippi, serves as a central pillar of the Pontotoc County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school provides a comprehensive secondary education experience designed to prepare students for college and career success. Its curriculum emphasizes core academic subjects, supported by various elective opportunities, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs that foster well-rounded personal growth and community involvement.
Beyond the classroom, South Pontotoc High School focuses on maintaining a supportive environment that reflects the values and spirit of the surrounding community. By leveraging modern educational resources and encouraging student engagement in clubs, sports, and service projects, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking, leadership, and character in its student body. The institution remains dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its students while maintaining strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to ensure ongoing institutional improvement.
For more information, contact South Pontotoc High School at (662) 489-5925 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PONTOTOC, MS 38863
(662) 489-5925
http://sphs.pcsd.ms./index.html
SOUTH PONTOTOC HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in PONTOTOC, MS with about 514 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PONTOTOC COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 514
- Teachers:
- 29.91
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 514 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH PONTOTOC HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.0%
- Black or African American
- 8.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.7%
- Male
- 46.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.