For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 892 students in Pike County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pike County, MS are North Pike Junior High School, South Pike Jr High School and Denman Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pike County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Pike Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2034 Hwy. 44 Ne
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 684-3283
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 684-3283
Gr: 7-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
South Pike Jr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0425
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0425
Gr: 7-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Denman Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Louisiana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2387
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2387
Gr: 7-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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
Gr: 7-12
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
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tac Alternative School
Alternative School
906 Louisiana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 249-4765
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 249-4765
Gr: 6-12
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
207 S Myrtle Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
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 middle schools in Pike County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pike County, MS include North Pike Junior High School, South Pike Jr High School and Denman Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pike County?
6 public middle schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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