SOUTH PONTOTOC MIDDLE SCHOOL
South Pontotoc Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the PONTOTOC COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in Pontotoc, MS with about 410 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 26 teachers, South Pontotoc Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Middle School, located in Pontotoc, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Pontotoc County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its adolescent students. The curriculum is designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school, emphasizing core subjects while providing students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities that build character and school spirit.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and clear communication between staff, parents, and students. By maintaining an active presence through its digital platform, South Pontotoc Middle School provides families with easy access to important resources, including school calendars, policy information, and educational updates. Through a blend of structured classroom instruction and a dedication to student success, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the challenges and opportunities of their future academic careers.
For more information, contact South Pontotoc Middle School at (662) 489-3476 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-3476
http://spms.pcsd.ms./index.html
SOUTH PONTOTOC MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Pontotoc, MS with about 410 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PONTOTOC COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 410
- Teachers:
- 26.66
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not 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 410 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH PONTOTOC MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 84.6%
- Black or African American
- 7.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.