Top 5 Best Pike County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 942 students in Pike County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pike County, MS are North Pike Junior High School, South Pike Jr High School and Denman Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Pike County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Pike Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2034 Hwy. 44 Ne
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 684-3283
Grades: 7-8
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
South Pike Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
275 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0425
Grades: 7-8
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
Denman Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 Louisiana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2387
Grades: 7-8
| 334 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
205 West Myrtle
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
252 West Bay Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0438
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tac Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
906 Louisiana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 249-4765
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pike County, MS

Pike County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
207 S Myrtle Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Grades: 3-4
| 463 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pike County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pike County, MS include North Pike Junior High School, South Pike Jr High School and Denman Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pike County?
6 public middle schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).

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