Public schools in McComb, MS
7 open public schools with an address in McComb, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,921
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of McComb public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in McComb, MS: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,921 students, an average of 274 per school. The largest campus is McComb High School (632 students), and the largest elementary school is Otken Elementary School (458).
Every listed school belongs to McComb School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving McComb
Elementary schools in McComb
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Elementary School McComb School District | PK–KG | 232 | 13.9:1 | |
| Otken Elementary School McComb School District | 01–04 | 458 | 15.7:1 |
Middle schools in McComb
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denman Junior High School McComb School District | 07–08 | 312 | 14.2:1 | |
| Higgins Middle School McComb School District | 05–06 | 287 | 11:1 |
High schools in McComb
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Technology Complex McComb School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| McComb High School McComb School District | 09–13 | 632 | 13.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in McComb
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tac Alternative School McComb School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.8%
- Hispanic2.7%
- Black89.6%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 McComb schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,921 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in McComb
How many public schools are in McComb, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in McComb: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,921 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve McComb?
All listed public schools with an address in McComb belong to McComb School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in McComb?
McComb High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in McComb, with 632 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in McComb?
No school with an address in McComb is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in McComb schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across McComb public schools is 13.9:1, similar to the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in McComb guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities