Pontotoc County Schools & Education
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
89.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,452
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,520
School Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#19
of 77 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Pontotoc County
Measured School Summary
Pontotoc County faces educational challenges with a school score of 36/100 and a graduation rate of 89.7%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,452 per pupil, Pontotoc County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 30% above the Oklahoma average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Pontotoc County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
23 public schools and 7 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
36/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #19 of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data.
Completion
89.7%
5.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,452
$68 below the state average
School coverage
23
7 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Pontotoc County has 23 public schools across 7 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Pontotoc County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Pontotoc County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#19
of 77 Oklahoma counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
ADA
Elementary to high school visible
2,657 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
BYNG
Elementary to high school visible
1,784 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
LATTA
Elementary to high school visible
889 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
VANOSS
Elementary and high visible
579 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ADA is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Pontotoc County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pontotoc County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
An Educational Leader in Southern Oklahoma
Pontotoc County supports 23 public schools and 7 school districts, serving a growing population of 7,087 students. The county’s facilities are well-distributed, including 10 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. This infrastructure provides a strong backbone for the county's highly-regarded academic reputation.
Robust Community Schools in Quiet Settings
While 18 of the county's 23 schools are located in rural areas, the average school size remains healthy at 308 students. Homer Elementary in Byng is the largest campus with 628 students, while Ada Junior High follows with 606. This environment provides students with a sense of community while maintaining the resources of larger enrollment centers.
School Overview
Total Schools
23
in Pontotoc County
Reported Enrollment
7,087
23 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Pontotoc County
ADA
BYNG
LATTA
VANOSS
STONEWALL
ALLEN
ROFF
23 Public Schools in Pontotoc County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 23 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOMER ES | Record | BYNG | Ada, 74820Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 628 |
| ADA JHS | Record | ADA | Ada, 74820Town: Remote | 7–9 | Middle | 606 |
| ADA HS | Record | ADA | Ada, 74820Town: Remote | 10–12 | High | 540 |
| LATTA ES | Record | LATTA | Ada, 74820Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 486 |
| VANOSS ES | Record | VANOSS | Ada, 74820Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 412 |
| ADA EC CTR | Record | ADA | Ada, 74820Rural: Fringe | PK–KG | Primary | 402 |
| HAYES ES | Record | ADA | Ada, 74820Town: Remote | 1–2 | Primary | 393 |
| WASHINGTON ES | Record | ADA | Ada, 74820Town: Remote | 3–4 | Primary | 361 |
| BYNG JHS | Record | BYNG | Ada, 74820Rural: Distant | 7–9 | Middle | 357 |
| WILLARD ES | Record | ADA | Ada, 74820Town: Remote | 5–6 | Middle | 355 |
| ALLEN ES | Record | ALLEN | Allen, 74825Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 315 |
| BYNG HS | Record | BYNG | Ada, 74820Rural: Distant | 10–12 | High | 278 |
| BYNG ES | Record | BYNG | Ada, 74820Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 264 |
| FRANCIS ES | Record | BYNG | Ada, 74820Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 257 |
| LATTA HS | Record | LATTA | Ada, 74820Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 202 |
| LATTA MS | Record | LATTA | Ada, 74820Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 201 |
| STONEWALL ES | Record | STONEWALL | Stonewall, 74871Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 198 |
| ROFF ES | Record | ROFF | Roff, 74865Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 197 |
| VANOSS HS | Record | VANOSS | Ada, 74820Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 167 |
| ALLEN HS | Record | ALLEN | Allen, 74825Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 134 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,452
State avg $6,520
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Schools in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma?
Pontotoc County supports 23 public schools and 7 school districts, serving a growing population of 7,087 students. The county’s facilities are well-distributed, including 10 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. This infrastructure provides a strong backbone for the county's highly-regarded academic reputation.
What is the school experience like in Pontotoc County?
While 18 of the county's 23 schools are located in rural areas, the average school size remains healthy at 308 students. Homer Elementary in Byng is the largest campus with 628 students, while Ada Junior High follows with 606. This environment provides students with a sense of community while maintaining the resources of larger enrollment centers.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.