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McComb High School

Public Grades 9-12

208^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 10% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

McComb High School is a public high school serving 665 students in grades 9-12 in McComb, Mississippi, which is part of the McComb School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of high schools in the state, with graduation rates fluctuating between 74.4% and 89.4% in recent years, which is below the state average. McComb High School also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 23.9% to 51.7%, and its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is consistently lower than the state averages across all subject areas.

When comparing McComb High School to nearby schools, some interesting observations can be made. The South Pike Senior High School, located about 6.7 miles away, has a similar low ranking and academic performance to McComb High School. In contrast, the North Pike Senior High School, located about 3.8 miles away, has significantly higher statewide rankings, graduation rates, and academic performance compared to McComb High School. These differences suggest that factors beyond just geographic proximity may be influencing the school's performance.

Despite the challenges faced by McComb High School, there are opportunities for improvement. The school's graduation rate has shown some improvement in recent years, indicating that targeted interventions and support could potentially lead to further progress. Addressing the underlying issues, such as high poverty rates and chronic absenteeism, could be crucial in improving the school's overall outcomes and providing a better educational experience for its students.

632

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,929

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

310 Seventh Street
McComb, MS 39648

(601) 684-5678

District: McComb School District

Feeder schools for McComb High School:

Elementary:	Kennedy Elementary School
	Otken Elementary School
Middle:	Denman Junior High School
	Higgins Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.0%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 13th percentile in 2015 → 10th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (31% vs 66% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (10th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Mississippi average (83% vs 89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg31%

Mississippi avg66%

208^th of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Bottom 10%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

106^th of 130McComb School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	11.9	208 of 232	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.0	188 of 228	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.6	157 of 226	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.1	169 of 228	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.3	183 of 231	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	14.5	203 of 233	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.9	188 of 233	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	14.4	206 of 237	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	14.6	203 of 231	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	14.2	196 of 226	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	39.5	148 of 236	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	12.1	221 of 238	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	10.4	227 of 241	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	23.0	206 of 244	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	18.5	207 of 235	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	30.8	176 of 235	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	25.9	182 of 235	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	43.0	152 of 232	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	22.2	207 of 232	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	22.3	208 of 232	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	23.5	201 of 232	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History159%-11 vs state

Biology44%-18 vs state

Algebra I36%-31 vs state

English II24%-25 vs state

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Schools Near McComb High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
McComb High School	Public	9-12	310 Seventh Street	McComb	39648	Pike County	McComb School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 684-5678	632	47	13.5	100.0%	13 (2.1%)	575 (91.0%)	20 (3.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.2%)	11.9	208^th of 232 public high schools	10.3%		20	188^th of 228 public high schools	17.5%	20	36.3	24.1	43.5	58.9	$13,929
Business & Technology Complex	Public	9-12	1003 Virginia Avenue	McComb	39648	Pike County	McComb School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 684-5288	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tac Alternative School	Public	6-12	906 Louisiana Avenue	McComb	39648	Pike County	McComb School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 249-4765	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Pike High School	Public	9-12	1022 Jaguar Trail	Summit	39666	Pike County	North Pike Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 276-2175	687	51	13.5		381 (55.5%)	288 (41.9%)	9 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	57.7	108^th of 232 public high schools	53.4%		63.8	81^st of 228 public high schools	64.5%	27	60.9	49.5	71.1	73.6	$12,254
North Pike Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	1034 Jaguar Trail	Summit	39666	Pike County	North Pike Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 276-3594	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
South Pike High School	Public	9-12	205 West Myrtle Street	Magnolia	39652	Pike County	South Pike School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 783-0420	425	32	13.4	99.3%	35 (8.2%)	371 (87.3%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	9.1	214^th of 232 public high schools	7.8%		23.8	175^th of 228 public high schools	23.2%	39	27.4	23.4	30.2	59.7	$12,738
South Pike Alternative School	Public	7-12	205 West Myrtle	Magnolia	39652	Pike County	South Pike School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 783-0430	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
South Pike Career & Technical Center	Public	7-12	252 West Bay Street	Magnolia	39652	Pike County	South Pike School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 783-0438	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about McComb High School

What schools feed into McComb High School?

McComb High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary : Otken Elementary School
Middle : Denman Junior High School
Middle : Higgins Middle School

How many students attend McComb High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 632 students attended McComb High School.

What is the racial makeup of McComb High School?

Students at McComb High School are 91% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

Is McComb High School a good school?

McComb High School ranks in the bottom 10.3% of Mississippi high schools.

What district is McComb High School in?

McComb School District

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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