McComb High School

Summary:

McComb High School is a public high school in McComb, Mississippi, serving 627 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 93.46% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite spending $11,955 per student, which is higher than the nearby South Pike Senior High School ($10,515) and North Pike Senior High School ($9,153), McComb High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is significantly lower than the state averages across all subject areas, including Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. This is likely due to the school's 100% free and reduced-lunch rate, indicating that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Interestingly, the nearby South Pike Senior High School and North Pike Senior High School, while also serving predominantly minority student populations, have significantly higher academic performance than McComb High School. North Pike Senior High School, in particular, has a much higher proficiency rate in core subjects and a higher overall school ranking. This suggests that the challenges faced by McComb High School may be unique and require a comprehensive, long-term approach to address the underlying factors impacting student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 310 Seventh Street
       McComb, MS  39648


(601) 684-5678

District: McComb School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
188th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,955 Help


Feeder schools for McComb High School:

Elementary:    Kennedy Elementary School
    Otken Elementary School
Middle:    Denman Junior High School
    Higgins Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  627

Racial breakdown:

African American:
93.5%
Two or more races:
2.2%
White:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McComb High School ranks worse than 82.5% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details McComb High School has the largest high school student body size in the McComb School District. Racial makeup is: African American (93.5%), two or more races (2.2%), White (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the McComb School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McComb High School is 14.6, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the McComb School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McComb High School is $11,955, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the McComb School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

McComb High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks McComb High School 188th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See McComb High School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for McComb High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.47 201st 232 13.4%
2005 22.29 208th 232 10.3%
2006 22.19 207th 232 10.8%
2007 42.95 152nd 232 34.5%
2008 25.91 182nd 235 22.6%
2009 30.77 176th 235 25.1%
2010 18.51 207th 235 11.9%
2011 23.02 206th 244 15.6%
2012 10.40 227th 241 5.8%
2013 12.12 221st 238 7.1%
2014 39.54 148th 236 37.3%
2015 14.24 196th 226 13.3%
2016 14.58 203rd 231 12.1%
2017 14.35 206th 237 13.1%
2018 20.89 188th 233 19.3%
2019 14.48 203rd 233 12.9%
2021 19.33 183rd 231 20.8%
2022 27.14 169th 228 25.9%
2023 32.63 157th 226 30.5%
2024 20.00 188th 228 17.5%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McComb High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 301 370 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1991 259 365 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1992 248 375 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1993 364 587 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 951
1994 352 606 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 963
1995 330 576 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 907
1996 330 576 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 907
1997 455 971 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1426
1998 425 959 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1387
1999 271 641 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 912
2000 246 600 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 851
2001 231 585 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 825
2002 207 582 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 797
2003 207 582 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 797
2004 196 549 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 753
2005 177 567 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 752
2006 178 645 6 1 4 n/a n/a 0 834
2007 159 639 12 2 5 n/a n/a 0 817
2008 157 654 6 2 5 n/a n/a 0 824
2009 153 661 10 3 2 2 0 0 831
2010 109 713 10 5 0 1 0 0 838
2011 96 714 10 1 0 1 3 0 825
2012 68 629 7 4 6 0 0 0 714
2013 65 609 4 7 4 0 0 0 689
2014 67 612 3 7 4 0 0 0 693
2015 60 662 2 11 4 0 1 0 740
2016 42 653 5 10 0 0 2 0 712
2017 35 680 5 6 0 0 1 0 727
2018 37 628 2 8 0 1 3 0 679
2019 34 590 4 13 0 0 18 0 659
2020 28 585 2 8 0 0 13 0 636
2021 30 556 2 4 0 0 16 0 608
2022 26 570 1 6 0 0 16 0 619
2023 13 586 2 12 0 0 14 0 627

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McComb High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 671 36.1 18.5 n/a
1991 627 33.7 18.6 n/a
1992 624 33.4 18.6 60.4
1993 951 40.0 23.8 62.3
1994 963 41.1 23.4 64.5
1995 907 45.9 19.8 67.9
1996 907 45.9 19.8 67.9
1997 1426 80.5 17.7 71
1998 1387 80.9 17.1 70.2
1999 912 49.8 18.3 78.3
2000 851 47.2 18.0 78.4
2001 825 49.1 16.8 79
2002 797 46.5 17.1 79.8
2003 797 46.5 17.1 79.8
2004 753 47.8 15.8 73.3
2005 752 48.7 15.4 72.9
2006 834 45.6 18.3 77
2007 817 45.3 18.0 75.8
2008 824 45.6 18.1 76.2
2009 831 45.6 18.2 78.2
2010 838 49.8 16.8 80
2011 825 48.0 17.1 81.5
2012 714 46.7 15.2 86.1
2013 689 42.2 16.3 86.4
2014 693 40.5 17.0 86.6
2015 740 45.0 16.4 100
2016 712 39.0 18.2 100
2017 727 39.7 18.2 100
2018 679 37.3 18.1 100
2019 659 41.6 15.8 100
2020 636 42.2 15.0 100
2021 608 41.2 14.7 100
2022 619 43.9 14.0 100
2023 627 42.8 14.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McComb High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 671 36.1 18.5 n/a
1991 627 33.7 18.6 n/a
1992 624 33.4 18.6 60.4
1993 951 40.0 23.8 62.3
1994 963 41.1 23.4 64.5
1995 907 45.9 19.8 67.9
1996 907 45.9 19.8 67.9
1997 1426 80.5 17.7 71
1998 1387 80.9 17.1 70.2
1999 912 49.8 18.3 78.3
2000 851 47.2 18.0 78.4
2001 825 49.1 16.8 79
2002 797 46.5 17.1 79.8
2003 797 46.5 17.1 79.8
2004 753 47.8 15.8 73.3
2005 752 48.7 15.4 72.9
2006 834 45.6 18.3 77
2007 817 45.3 18.0 75.8
2008 824 45.6 18.1 76.2
2009 831 45.6 18.2 78.2
2010 838 49.8 16.8 80
2011 825 48.0 17.1 81.5
2012 714 46.7 15.2 86.1
2013 689 42.2 16.3 86.4
2014 693 40.5 17.0 86.6
2015 740 45.0 16.4 100
2016 712 39.0 18.2 100
2017 727 39.7 18.2 100
2018 679 37.3 18.1 100
2019 659 41.6 15.8 100
2020 636 42.2 15.0 100
2021 608 41.2 14.7 100
2022 619 43.9 14.0 100
2023 627 42.8 14.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McComb High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,628 (13.6%) $10,327 (86.4%) $11,955

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McComb High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 203rd of 233 High schoolsRanks 157th of 226 High schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (McComb High School)29.945.9
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (McComb School District)29.945.9
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (McComb High School)15.929.7
 13.8%
   End of Course English II (McComb School District)15.929.7
 13.8%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (McComb High School)33.758.6
 24.9%
   End of Course Biology (McComb School District)33.758.6
 24.9%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (McComb High School)29.967.9
 38%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (McComb School District)29.967.9
 38%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students659627
 4.9%
African American590586
 0.7%
American Indian00
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic1312
 7.7%
Pacific Islander00
White3413
 61.8%
Two or More Races1814
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McComb High School

McComb High School ranks in the bottom 17.5% of Mississippi high schools.

Students at McComb High School are 93% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% White, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 627 students attended McComb High School.

McComb High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary : Otken Elementary School
Middle : Denman Junior High School
Middle : Higgins Middle School


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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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