For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,778 students in Pike County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Pike County, MS are North Pike Senior High School, Mccomb High School and South Pike Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Pike County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Pike Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pike County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Pike Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1022 Jaguar Trail
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2175
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2175
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
South Pike Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0420
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0420
Grades: 9-12
| 454 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
North Pike Career & Technical Cente
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1034 Jaguar Trail
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-3594
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-3594
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
205 West Myrtle
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0430
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0430
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Career & Technical Cente
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
252 West Bay Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0438
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0438
Grades: 7-12
| n/a 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 high schools in Pike County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Pike County, MS include North Pike Senior High School, Mccomb High School and South Pike Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pike County?
8 public high schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pike County include: South Pike Senior High School vs. Mccomb High School, North Pike Senior High School vs. Mccomb High School, Mccomb High School vs. South Pike Senior High School
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