For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,998 students in Pike County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, MS are Osyka Elementary School, North Pike Elementary School and North Pike Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pike County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osyka Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
444 Amite Street
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Grades: PK-6
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
North Pike Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1052 Jaguar Trail
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2646
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2646
Grades: K-4
| 806 students
Rank: #33.
North Pike Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1035 North Pike Circle
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 465-0100
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 465-0100
Grades: 5-6
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1175 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0434
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0434
Grades: PK-3
| 386 students
Rank: #88.
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1147 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0432
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0432
Grades: 4-6
| 277 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
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
207 S Myrtle Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Grades: 3-4
| 463 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, MS include Osyka Elementary School, North Pike Elementary School and North Pike Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pike County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pike County include: Osyka Elementary School vs. Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School, Otken Elementary School vs. Osyka Elementary School, Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School vs. Osyka Elementary School
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