For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,849 students in Ecru, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in Ecru, MS are North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School, North Pontotoc Elementary School and North Pontotoc High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ecru, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Ecru have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ecru, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1620 Old Highway 15
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-2295
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-2295
Gr: 5-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
North Pontotoc Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5613
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5613
Gr: K-4 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
North Pontotoc High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
North Pontotoc Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Gr: 7-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Ecru, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ecru, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Ecru, MS include North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School, North Pontotoc Elementary School and North Pontotoc High School.
How many public schools are located in Ecru?
4 public schools are located in Ecru.
What is the racial composition of students in Ecru?
Ecru public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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