For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 649 students in 39648, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39648, MS are Otken Elementary School and Higgins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39648 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39648, MS 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 39648, MS Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Otken Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Montana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-3749
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-3749
Grades: 1-3
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Higgins Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Elmwood Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2038
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2038
Grades: 4-6
| 300 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tac Alternative School
Alternative School
906 Louisiana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 249-4765
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 249-4765
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
39648, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
207 S Myrtle Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Grades: 3-4
| 463 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 39648, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 39648, MS include Otken Elementary School and Higgins Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39648?
3 public elementary schools are located in 39648.
What is the racial composition of students in 39648?
39648 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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