For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,140 students in Mccomb School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Mccomb School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
2,140 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Mccomb School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
55%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
1,941 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
91%
47%
# White Students
67 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
3%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
153
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
181
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
162
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
165
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
161
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
128
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
201
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
177
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
169
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
51
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,869 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,179 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,869
$12,143
Spending / Student
$13,179
$12,013
Best Mccomb School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccomb High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Seventh Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-5678
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-5678
Grades: 9-12
| 627 students
Rank: #22.
Otken Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Montana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-3749
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-3749
Grades: 1-3
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Baldwin Street
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-3077
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-3077
Grades: 1-6
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
Higgins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Elmwood Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2038
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2038
Grades: 4-6
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
Denman Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Louisiana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2387
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2387
Grades: 7-8
| 334 students
Rank: n/an/a
Business & Technology Complex
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1003 Virginia Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-5288
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-5288
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
207 S Myrtle Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Grades: PK-K
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tac Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
906 Louisiana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 249-4765
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 249-4765
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mccomb School District?
Mccomb School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,140 students.
What is the rank of Mccomb School District?
Mccomb School District is ranked #105 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mccomb School District?
91% of Mccomb School District students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mccomb School District?
Mccomb School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Mccomb School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,179 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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