For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 649 students in Mccomb, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mccomb, MS are Higgins Middle School and Otken Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mccomb, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mccomb have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Mccomb, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Higgins Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Elmwood Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2038
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2038
Gr: 4-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Otken Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Montana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-3749
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-3749
Gr: 1-3 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Tac Alternative School
Alternative School
906 Louisiana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 249-4765
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 249-4765
Gr: 6-12
Mccomb, Mississippi ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
207 S Myrtle Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Gr: 3-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mccomb, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mccomb, MS include Higgins Middle School and Otken Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mccomb?
3 public elementary schools are located in Mccomb.
What is the racial composition of students in Mccomb?
Mccomb public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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