For the 2026 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 Public Elementary Schools in Mccomb, MS (2026)
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 Public 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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