Total enrollment
5,717
-1,067 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
Pike County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Pike County number 20 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 286 students per campus. That works out to 6 elementary, 6 middle, and 8 high schools.
7-year change in Pike County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
15
+1 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
23%
was 28%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
71%
was 70%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
20
3 districts
Enrollment
5,717
NCES CCD
Median income
$43,814
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
91.4%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
6
2,230 students
Middle
6
1,743 students
High
8
1,744 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
North Pike Schools
2,135 students · 3 districts in Pike County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Pike County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
15.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.8%
civilian labor
Median age
38
25.5% under 18
Test scores in Pike County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 15 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Osyka Elementary School· 63.1%
- North Pike Elementary School· 52.8%
- North Pike High School· 49.7%
- North Pike Upper Elementary School· 49.7%
- Kennedy Elementary School· 39.6%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Denman Junior High School· 20.9%
- McComb High School· 25.3%
- South Pike High School· 26.8%
- South Pike Junior High· 29.7%
- Higgins Middle School· 33.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pike Elementary School | Summit | Elementary | KG-04 | 781 | · |
| North Pike High School | Summit | High | 09-13 | 687 | · |
| McComb High School | Mccomb | High | 09-13 | 632 | · |
| Otken Elementary School | Mccomb | Elementary | 01-04 | 458 | · |
| South Pike High School | Magnolia | High | 09-12 | 425 | · |
| North Pike Junior High | Summit | Middle | 07-08 | 350 | · |
| Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School | Magnolia | Elementary | PK-03 | 345 | · |
| North Pike Upper Elementary School | Summit | Middle | 05-06 | 317 | · |
| Denman Junior High School | Mccomb | Middle | 07-08 | 312 | · |
| Higgins Middle School | Mccomb | Middle | 04-06 | 287 | · |
| South Pike Junior High | Magnolia | Middle | 07-08 | 241 | · |
| Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School | Magnolia | Middle | 04-06 | 236 | · |
| Kennedy Elementary School | Mccomb | Elementary | PK-KG | 232 | · |
| Osyka Elementary School | Osyka | Elementary | PK-06 | 214 | · |
| Summit Elementary School | Summit | Elementary | 01-04 | 200 | · |
| BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY COMPLEX | Mccomb | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| NORTH PIKE CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTE | Summit | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| SOUTH PIKE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | Magnolia | High | 07-12 | 0 | · |
| SOUTH PIKE CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTE | Magnolia | High | 07-12 | 0 | · |
| TAC ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | Mccomb | High | 06-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Pike County
About Pike County
Pike County is a compact county of about 39,602 residents in Mississippi. Its public-school system educates approximately 5,717 students across 20 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $43,814 a year, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 12% lower than the Mississippi median.
In terms of grade levels, Pike County covers 6 elementary schools (2,230 students), 6 middle schools (1,743), and 8 high schools (1,744).
North Pike Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,135 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,717 students, contracted 16% from the 6,784 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Pike County gained 1 school, going from 14 to 15. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 28% to 23%.
On this page, the community for Pike County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Pike County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data