Serving 629 students in grades 9-13, Mccomb High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MCCOMB HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of McComb, MS, covering approximately 44.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge located 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mccomb High School's student population of 629 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
629 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of the McComb School District is to become a premier, world-class school system where student success is inevitable and each student is cultivated to become fierce competitors in a global society.
School Rankings
Mccomb High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccomb High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#467 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
91%
45%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.3%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccomb High School's ranking?
Mccomb High School is ranked #467 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Mccomb High School often compared to?
Mccomb High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Pike High School, North Pike High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mccomb High School?
The graduation rate of Mccomb High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mccomb High School?
629 students attend Mccomb High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mccomb High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mccomb High School?
Mccomb High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mccomb High School offer ?
Mccomb High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mccomb High School part of?
Mccomb High School is part of Mccomb School District.
School Reviews
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