Needs Improvement
#842 of 863 schools in MS
Denman Junior High School
Middle School · Mccomb School District · Mccomb, MS
A Mccomb School District middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1211 LOUISIANA AVENUE, Mccomb, MS 39648
- Math 29% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs MS 40% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Denman Junior High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Denman Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated874/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,773
Median home value
$107,700
Median rent
$870/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
55.1%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklane AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | 1–12 | 0.9 mi | 720 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mccomb School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Denman Junior High School is listed in MCCOMB SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Denman Junior High School
Denman Junior High School is a public middle school in Mccomb, MS, part of Mccomb School District, serving approximately 291 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #842 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Denman Junior High School
What grades does Denman Junior High School serve?
Denman Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Denman Junior High School?
Denman Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denman Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denman Junior High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Denman Junior High School rank in MS?
Denman Junior High School ranks #842 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Denman Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Denman Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Denman Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Denman Junior High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Denman Junior High School a charter school?
No, Denman Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Denman Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Denman Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Denman Junior High School?
100.0% of students at Denman Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pike County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.6%
- Phone
- (601) 684-2387
- Area population (ZIP 39648)
- 19,767
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39648; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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