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Best Pike County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 5,856 students in Pike County, MS (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,062 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Pike County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pike County, MS are Osyka Elementary School, North Pike High School and North Pike Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Pike County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osyka Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
444 Amite Street
Osyka, MS 39657
(601) 783-0427
Gr: PK-6 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
North Pike High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1022 Jaguar Trail
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2175
Gr: 9-13 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
North Pike Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1052 Jaguar Trail
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2646
Gr: K-4 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
North Pike Upper Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1035 North Pike Circle
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 465-0100
Gr: 5-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Mccomb High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Seventh Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-5678
Gr: 9-13 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Higgins Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Elmwood Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2038
Gr: 4-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Otken Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Montana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-3749
Gr: 1-4 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
North Pike Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2034 Hwy. 44 Ne
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 684-3283
Gr: 7-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Baldwin Street
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-3077
Gr: 1-4 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
South Pike High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0420
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
South Pike Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
275 West Myrtle Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0425
Gr: 7-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1175 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0434
Gr: PK-3 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1147 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-2231
Gr: 4-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Denman Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 Louisiana Avenue
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kennedy Elementary School
207 S Myrtle Street
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 684-2889
Gr: PK-K | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
North Pike Career & Technical Cente
Vocational School
1034 Jaguar Trail
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-3594
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Alternative School
Alternative School
205 West Myrtle
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0430
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
South Pike Career & Technical Cente
Vocational School
252 West Bay Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
(601) 783-0438
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tac Alternative School
Alternative School
906 Louisiana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
(601) 249-4765
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Pike County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Pike County, MS include Osyka Elementary School, North Pike High School and North Pike Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pike County?
20 public schools are located in Pike County.
What percentage of students in Pike County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Pike County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?

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