For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,242 students in Mccomb School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Mccomb School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
2,242 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
167 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Mccomb School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
35%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
2,017 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
90%
47%
# White Students
91 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
4%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
83 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
166
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
178
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
171
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
165
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
139
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
179
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
141
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
221
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
184
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
179
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
144
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
145
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
128
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
53
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,238 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,579 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,238
$12,094
Spending / Student
$12,579
$11,965
Best Mccomb School District Public Schools (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.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Baldwin Street
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-3077
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-3077
Grades: 1-6
| 249 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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
| n/a 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
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mccomb School District?
Mccomb School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,242 students.
What is the rank of Mccomb School District?
Mccomb School District is ranked #111 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mccomb School District?
90% of Mccomb School District students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mccomb School District?
Mccomb School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Mccomb School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,579 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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