For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,993 students in Mccomb, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,053 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in Mccomb, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Mccomb, MS are Otken Elementary School, Denman Junior High School and Higgins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mccomb, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Mccomb have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mccomb, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Otken Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Montana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-3749
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-3749
Grades: 1-3
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Denman Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Louisiana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2387
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2387
Grades: 7-8
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
Higgins Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Elmwood Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2038
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2038
Grades: 4-6
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
Mccomb High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Seventh Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-5678
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-5678
Grades: 9-12
| 619 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
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
207 S Myrtle Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Grades: PK-K
| 223 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: 4-12
| 0 students
Mccomb, Mississippi 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 schools in Mccomb, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Mccomb, MS include Otken Elementary School, Denman Junior High School and Higgins Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mccomb, MS?
7 public schools are located in Mccomb, MS.
What percentage of students in Mccomb, MS go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in Mccomb, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mccomb, MS?
Mccomb, MS public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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