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Mccomb School District

School District · Mccomb, Mississippi

Students: 2,146
Teachers (FTE): 165

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

6

3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,268

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Mccomb School District?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mccomb School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Summit Elementary School

7.3/10

Summit · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Otken Elementary School

6.4/10

Mccomb · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Higgins Middle School

5.8/10

Mccomb · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#114 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Mississippi avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,268

+$2,656 vs Mississippi median

District size

2,146 students

Typical than Mississippi median

The short answer

Mccomb School District ranks #114 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Mccomb School District's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Summit Elementary School (7.3/10), Otken Elementary School (6.4/10), and Higgins Middle School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Mccomb High School

STAAR proficiency rose +11.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mccomb School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Mccomb School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Summit Elementary School 7.3 / 10
2 Otken Elementary School 6.4 / 10
3 Higgins Middle School 5.8 / 10
4 Mccomb High School 4.8 / 10
5 Denman Junior High School 2.9 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Mccomb School District

Mccomb School District is a Mccomb, Mississippi school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,146 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $15,268 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Mccomb School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Summit Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.

In standardized testing, Mccomb School District students show an average math proficiency of 33.4% and ELA proficiency of 27.3%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Mccomb School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 33.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 27.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Mccomb School District with test data.

District Details

City
Mccomb
Total Enrollment
2,146
Teachers (FTE)
165
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mccomb School District?

Mccomb School District has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Mccomb School District?

The average composite rating for Mccomb School District is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Mccomb School District?

Mccomb School District spends $15,268 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Mccomb School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Mccomb School District is 13:1.

What is the top-rated school in Mccomb School District?

Summit Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Mccomb School District with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What are the test scores in Mccomb School District?

Across schools in Mccomb School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Mccomb School District compare to other districts in Mississippi?

Mccomb School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
33.4%
ELA Proficiency
27.3%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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