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Denman Junior High School

Public Grades 7-8

224^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 266 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 16% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

Denman Junior High School is a public middle school located in McComb, Mississippi, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 291 students. The school is part of the McComb School District, which is ranked 106 out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Denman Junior High School faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 23.9% to 43.5% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are also consistently lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 9.9% to 47.2% in 2024-2025, compared to state averages of 37.3% to 55.5%. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 183 out of 264 middle schools in 2018-2019 to 224 out of 266 in 2024-2025. Additionally, Denman Junior High School has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high-poverty student population.

In comparison, the nearby Higgins Middle School, North Pike Junior High School, and South Pike Junior High School have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and better statewide rankings compared to Denman Junior High School. The high poverty level and chronic absenteeism rates at Denman Junior High School may be contributing factors to the school's lower academic performance, and the school could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address these challenges.

312

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,038

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1211 Louisiana Avenue
McComb, MS 39648

(601) 684-2387

District: McComb School District

Students who attend Denman Junior High School usually attend:

High:

McComb High School

Feeder schools for Denman Junior High School:

Elementary:	Kennedy Elementary School
	Otken Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.1%

White:

4.2%

Hispanic:

3.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 20th percentile in 2015 → 16th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (24% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (16th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (44% vs 24% Mississippi)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school24%

District avg24%

Mississippi avg47%

224^th of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Bottom 16%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From bottom 20% (2015) to bottom 16% (2025)

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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	17.3	224 of 266	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	39.5	163 of 264	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.2	182 of 243	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	12.9	228 of 257	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.9	198 of 257	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.4	183 of 264	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	23.2	192 of 252	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	17.7	223 of 272	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	21.1	206 of 260	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	22.3	212 of 266	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	33.5	182 of 264	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	29.0	201 of 269	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	53.6	130 of 270	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.5	121 of 264	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	50.2	133 of 255	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	19.3	201 of 247	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	14.0	218 of 244	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics28%-23 vs state

Science23%-31 vs state

English Language Arts20%-19 vs state

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Schools Near Denman Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)					MAAP Mathematics (2025)					MAAP Science (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 English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Denman Junior High School	Public	7-8	1211 Louisiana Avenue	McComb	39648	Pike County	McComb School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 684-2387	312	22	14.2	100.0%	13 (4.2%)	275 (88.1%)	12 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	17.3	224^th of 266 public middle schools	15.8%		39.5	163^rd of 264 public middle schools	38.3%	61				23.2	17.4				47.2	9.9		23.2	$16,038
Higgins Middle School	Public	4-6	1000 Elmwood Street	McComb	39648	Pike County	McComb School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 684-2038	287	26	11.0	100.0%	13 (4.5%)	252 (87.8%)	10 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)								(n/a)		29.9	40.0				42.9	52.0			58.5		$13,673
North Pike Upper Elementary School	Public	5-6	1035 North Pike Circle	Summit	39666	Pike County	North Pike Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 465-0100	317	24	13.1	71.6%	154 (48.6%)	141 (44.5%)	8 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.1%)								(n/a)		57.6	43.4				50.0	43.5			62.1		$10,185
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School	Public	4-6	1147 North Clark Street	Magnolia	39652	Pike County	South Pike School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 783-2231	236	16	14.5	98.7%	22 (9.3%)	201 (85.2%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)								(n/a)	30.5	41.6	31.6			18.6	29.8	43.4			49.4		$11,149
South Pike Junior High	Public	7-8	275 West Myrtle Street	Magnolia	39652	Pike County	South Pike School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 783-0425	241	16	15.1	100.0%	23 (9.5%)	209 (86.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	27.6	198^th of 266 public middle schools	25.6%		49.4	133^rd of 264 public middle schools	49.6%	65				26.8	31.5				39.6	26.7		38.9	$12,766
North Pike Junior High	Public	7-8	2034 Hwy. 44 NE	Summit	39666	Pike County	North Pike Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 684-3283	350	27	12.9	69.1%	186 (53.1%)	150 (42.9%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	43	157^th of 266 public middle schools	41.0%		52.1	126^th of 264 public middle schools	52.3%	31				35.3	37.0				57.1	34.7		35.8	$11,402

Frequently Asked Questions about Denman Junior High School

What high school do graduates of Denman Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Denman Junior High School usually go on to attend McComb High School

How many students attend Denman Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 312 students attended Denman Junior High School.

Is Denman Junior High School a good school?

Denman Junior High School ranks in the bottom 15.8% of Mississippi middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Denman Junior High School?

Students at Denman Junior High School are 88% African American, 4% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Denman Junior 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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