MCCOMB HIGH SCHOOL

www.mccomb.k12.ms.us

627 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

627

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCCOMB HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	12
Black	586
Asian	2
Two or More	14

Black
586 (93.5 %)
Two or More
14 (2.2 %)
White
13 (2.1 %)
Hispanic
12 (1.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MCCOMB SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(601)684-5678
Website:	http://www.mccomb.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	632
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 177

Grade 10 169

Grade 11 132

Grade 12 126

Ungraded 23