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North Pike Junior High

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North Pike Junior High ranks 157 th of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

157^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 266 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 41% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

North Pike Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Summit, Mississippi, with 346 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 13:1. The school is part of the North Pike School District, which is ranked 55 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While North Pike Junior High School has some positive attributes, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it appears to be underperforming compared to state averages and nearby schools. The school's test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, are generally below the state average, with only 35.3% of 7th graders and 37% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 37.3% and 41.7%, respectively. In Science, only 35.8% of 8th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 54.7%. Additionally, the school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.9% to 25.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as North Pike Upper Elementary School, which feeds into North Pike Junior High, the junior high school generally performs worse on test scores and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. Furthermore, the school's performance has declined over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 63rd out of 266 middle schools in 2014-2015 to 157th out of 266 in 2024-2025. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining academic achievement and providing equitable educational opportunities for its students, as 100% of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

350

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,402

Per pupil spending ?

69.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2034 Hwy. 44 NE
Summit, MS 39666

(601) 684-3283

District: North Pike Schools

Students who attend North Pike Junior High usually attend:

High:

North Pike High School

Feeder schools for North Pike Junior High:

Elementary:

North Pike Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.1%

African American:

42.9%

Two or more races:

2.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 76th percentile in 2015 → 41st in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (40% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 35 percentile points since 2015

!Science scores 19 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg40%

Mississippi avg47%

157^th of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Bottom 41%▼ down 35 pts since 2015

From top 24% (2015) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

55^th of 130North Pike Schools 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	43.0	157 of 266	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.1	126 of 264	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.2	131 of 243	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.6	138 of 257	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.8	146 of 257	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.3	122 of 264	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.2	95 of 252	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.3	131 of 272	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	49.6	131 of 260	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	69.5	63 of 266	76.3%	★★★★☆
2014	56.9	112 of 264	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	52.9	134 of 269	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.2	99 of 270	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.8	126 of 264	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	51.3	130 of 255	49.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	47.9	136 of 247	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	46.7	145 of 244	40.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics46%-6 vs state

English Language Arts36%-3 vs state

Science36%-19 vs state

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Schools Near North Pike Junior High

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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
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
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
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
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
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
Tylertown Elementary School	Public	4-6	705 Broad Street	Tylertown	39667	Walthall County	Walthall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 876-3350	234	13	17.8	82.5%	25 (10.7%)	179 (76.5%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.3%)								(n/a)	45.4	32.6	35.6			36.4	23.4	32.8			46.9		$10,704

Frequently Asked Questions about North Pike Junior High

What district is North Pike Junior High in?

North Pike Schools

What is the racial makeup of North Pike Junior High?

Students at North Pike Junior High are 53% White, 43% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is North Pike Junior High a good school?

North Pike Junior High ranks 157^th of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Pike Junior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 350 students attended North Pike Junior High.

What high school do graduates of North Pike Junior High attend?

Students who attend North Pike Junior High usually go on to attend North Pike High School

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