Best Schools in Pike County, MS
Pike County, MS has 17 public schools (3 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,716 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Pike County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pike County, MS
The top high schools in Pike County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Pike Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pike School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 697 Students
2. Mccomb High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccomb School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 627 Students
3. South Pike Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 454 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pike County, MS
The top middle schools in Pike County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Pike Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pike School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 389 Students
2. Higgins Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccomb School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 314 Students
3. North Pike Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pike School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 353 Students
4. Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 277 Students
5. South Pike Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 255 Students
6. Denman Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccomb School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 334 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pike County, MS
The top elementary schools in Pike County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Osyka Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 185 Students
2. North Pike Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pike School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 806 Students
3. Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Pike School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 386 Students
4. Summit Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccomb School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 271 Students
5. Otken Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccomb School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 370 Students
6. South Mccomb Baptist Kindergarten
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Mccomb Baptist Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 54 Students
7. Kennedy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccomb School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 224 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pike County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pike County, MS has a total population of 40,324 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pike County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pike County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pike County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pike County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Pike County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pike County, MS
How many schools are in Pike County, MS?
Pike County, MS has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,716 students in total.
How do schools in Pike County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Pike County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Pike County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pike County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pike County
4 places in Pike County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (3)
- Mccomb School District (6 schools)
- North Pike School Dist (4 schools)
- South Pike School Dist (4 schools)