Best Pike County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,787 students in Pike County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Pike County, MS are North Pike Senior High School, Mccomb High School and South 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Pike County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Pike Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Pike County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Pike Senior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1022 Jaguar Trail
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2175
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Mccomb High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Seventh Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-5678
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
South Pike Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0420
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Business & Technology Complex
Vocational School
1003 Virginia Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-5288
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
North Pike Career & Technical Cente
Vocational School
1034 Jaguar Trail
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-3594
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Alternative School
Alternative School
205 West Myrtle
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0430
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Career & Technical Cente
Vocational School
252 West Bay Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0438
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tac Alternative School
Alternative School
906 Louisiana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 249-4765
Gr: 6-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pike County, MS

Pike County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
207 S Myrtle Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Gr: 3-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Pike County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Pike County, MS include North Pike Senior High School, Mccomb High School and South Pike Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pike County?
8 public high schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?

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