For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,146 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 96% 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
1,043 Schools
# Students
2,146 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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
0.19
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,933 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,926 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
21,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
1,934 Students
205,626 Students
% Black Students
90%
47%
# White Students
82 Students
184,374 Students
% White Students
4%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
302 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
83 Students
20,261 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
9,307
# Students in K Grade:
146
32,822
# Students in 1st Grade:
184
33,793
# Students in 2nd Grade:
167
33,611
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
32,438
# Students in 4th Grade:
155
30,795
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
30,335
# Students in 6th Grade:
150
32,213
# Students in 7th Grade:
165
33,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
122
32,414
# Students in 9th Grade:
194
35,648
# Students in 10th Grade:
164
34,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
163
32,214
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
28,189
# Ungraded Students:
54
7,677
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,830 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,142 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,830
$12,205
Spending / Student
$13,142
$12,074
Best Mccomb School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccomb High 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
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
Otken Elementary 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
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Elementary 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
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Higgins Middle 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
| 300 students
Rank: #55.
Denman Junior High 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
| 291 students
Rank: n/an/a
Business & Technology Complex
Vocational 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
207 S Myrtle Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Grades: PK-K
| 225 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tac Alternative School
Alternative School
906 Louisiana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 249-4765
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 249-4765
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mccomb School District?
Mccomb School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,146 students.
What is the rank of Mccomb School District?
Mccomb School District is ranked #106 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?
90% of Mccomb School District students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Mccomb School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,142 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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