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Mccomb School District

695 Minnesota Ave.
Mccomb, MS 39648
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,146 students in Mccomb School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Mccomb School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
2,146 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mccomb School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#97 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
42%
52%
26%
42%
45%
55%
72%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
90%
47%
% White
4%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,830 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,142 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,830
$12,205
Spending / Student
$13,142
$12,074

Best Mccomb School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Higgins Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Elmwood Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2038
Gr: 4-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Otken Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Montana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-3749
Gr: 1-3 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Baldwin Street
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-3077
Gr: 1-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Denman Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 Louisiana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2387
Gr: 7-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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
207 S Myrtle Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Gr: PK-K | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Tac Alternative School
Alternative School
906 Louisiana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 249-4765
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mccomb School District?
Mccomb School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,146 students.
What is the rank of Mccomb School District?
Mccomb School District is ranked #96 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Mccomb School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,142 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,146 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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