Pontotoc, Mississippi
Will PONTOTOC CO SCHOOL DIST have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Pontotoc County averages 1.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 43.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at less than an inch of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Even a light glaze of ice can shut schools down in an area that rarely sees snow.
Where to check for an official closing
Only PONTOTOC CO SCHOOL DIST can close its schools. Districts usually post closings and delays on their website and social media, send texts, emails or robocalls to families, and report them to local TV and radio stations, often by 5:30 or 6 a.m. The district office's number is (662)489-3932.
District facts
| Students | 3,466 |
| Schools | 9 |
| Teachers | 269 |
| Grades | Kindergarten to 12 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Pontotoc County, MS |
| District office | 354 Center Ridge Drive, Pontotoc |
| Phone | (662)489-3932 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- PONTOTOC CITY SCHOOLS Pontotoc
- NEW ALBANY PUBLIC SCHOOLS New Albany
- UNION CO SCHOOL DIST New Albany
- TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST Tupelo
- LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Tupelo
- OKOLONA SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST Okolona
- CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST Houston
- NETTLETON SCHOOL DIST Nettleton
Forecast details: National Weather Service MEG office, point forecast for Pontotoc. How we calculate the chance.