MCCOMB HIGH SCHOOL

MCCOMB HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the McComb School District school district, located in MCCOMB, MS with about 679 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, MCCOMB HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MCCOMB HIGH SCHOOL, located in McComb, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the McComb School District. Dedicated to preparing students for life beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes academic growth, character development, and college and career readiness. It provides a structured learning environment that aims to equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving workforce, often leveraging local community support to enhance the student experience.

The school is committed to fostering a well-rounded educational experience that extends beyond standard coursework. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, sports programs, and academic initiatives, MCCOMB HIGH SCHOOL seeks to engage students in both their school community and the wider town of McComb. By prioritizing student achievement and maintaining a focus on instructional excellence, the institution strives to support the personal and academic success of all its students throughout their high school tenure.

For more information, contact MCCOMB HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 684-5678 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

310 SEVENTH STREET
MCCOMB, MS 39648
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MCCOMB HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MCCOMB, MS with about 679 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
679
Teachers:
37.39
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 679 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MCCOMB HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.

Black or African American
92.5%
White
5.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
Two or more races
0.4%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.