Serving 627 students in grades 9-12, Mccomb High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Mccomb High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccomb High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mccomb High School?
The graduation rate of Mccomb High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mccomb High School?
627 students attend Mccomb High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mccomb High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccomb High School?
Mccomb High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mccomb High School offer ?
Mccomb High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mccomb High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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