Summary:
The city of McComb, Mississippi, has one high school — McComb High School — serving grades 9 through 12 as part of the McComb School District, a district ranked 96th out of 134 in Mississippi. The school serves 632 students with a 13.5 student-teacher ratio, and 100% of students are eligible for free/reduced lunch, indicating very high economic need.
Chronic absenteeism is a major concern — more than half of students (51.7%) were chronically absent in 2023–2024, more than double the state rate. The graduation rate is 83.3%, about 6 points below the state average of 89.2%, which is notable given the high poverty and absenteeism levels. In the most recent year, proficiency rates showed strong improvement: Algebra I rose from 36.3% to 41.7%, English II jumped from 24.1% to 45.9%, and Biology climbed from 43.5% to 66.1% — now exceeding the state average. However, Algebra I remains a weak spot at 41.7% proficiency compared to the state's 66.0%.
McComb High School has shown remarkable progress in its statewide ranking, moving from the 10th percentile in 2024–2025 to the 45th percentile in 2025–2026 — from rank 208 out of 232 to rank 124 out of 224. Since it is the only high school in the district, its data mirrors the district's high school figures exactly. The school's greatest strengths are Biology and its recent upward trajectory, while its biggest challenges remain chronic absenteeism and Algebra I performance. With concentrated poverty and attendance barriers, the school's recent gains are encouraging, and continuing to address attendance will be key to building on this momentum.
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