For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 5,856 students in Pike County, MS (there are 4 private schools, serving 964 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Pike County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Pike County, MS are Osyka Elementary School, North Pike Elementary School and North 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pike County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osyka Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
444 Amite Street
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Pike Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1052 Jaguar Trail
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2646
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2646
Grades: K-4
| 801 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Pike Senior High 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
| 671 students
Rank: #44.
North Pike Upper Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1035 North Pike Circle
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 465-0100
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 465-0100
Grades: 5-6
| 378 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mccomb High 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
| 665 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
South Pike Senior High 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
| 451 students
Rank: #77.
Otken Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Montana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-3749
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-3749
Grades: 1-3
| 349 students
Rank: #88.
North Pike Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2034 Hwy. 44 Ne
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 684-3283
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 684-3283
Grades: 7-8
| 346 students
Rank: #99.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Baldwin Street
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-3077
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-3077
Grades: 1-6
| 316 students
Rank: #1010.
Higgins Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Elmwood Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2038
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2038
Grades: 4-6
| 300 students
Rank: #1111.
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1175 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0434
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0434
Grades: PK-3
| 352 students
Rank: #1212.
South Pike Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0425
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0425
Grades: 7-8
| 255 students
Rank: #1313.
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1147 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0432
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0432
Grades: 4-6
| 275 students
Rank: #1414.
Denman Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Louisiana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2387
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2387
Grades: 7-8
| 291 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
| 225 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Pike Career & Technical Cente
Vocational 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
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
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
906 Louisiana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 249-4765
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 249-4765
Grades: 6-12
| 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 schools in Pike County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Pike County, MS include Osyka Elementary School, North Pike Elementary School and North Pike Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Pike County?
20 public schools are located in Pike County.
What percentage of students in Pike County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Pike County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pike County include: South Pike Senior High School vs. Mccomb High School, North Pike Senior High School vs. Mccomb High School, Osyka Elementary School vs. Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
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