For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,918 students in 39648, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,053 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 39648, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39648, MS are Mccomb High School, Higgins Middle School and Otken Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39648 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39648, MS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39648, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccomb High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Seventh Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-5678
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-5678
Gr: 9-13 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
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 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
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: 1-4 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Denman Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Louisiana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2387
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2387
Gr: 7-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Business & Technology Complex
Vocational School
1003 Virginia Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-5288
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-5288
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
207 S Myrtle Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Gr: PK-K | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39648, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39648, MS include Mccomb High School, Higgins Middle School and Otken Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 39648?
7 public schools are located in 39648.
What percentage of students in 39648 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 39648 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39648?
39648 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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