Higgins Middle School

(601)684-2038

mccomb.k12.ms.us

287 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

McComb Middle School, located at 1000 Elmwood Street in McComb, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the McComb School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond, focusing on building foundational skills and encouraging personal growth within the local community.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and clear communication with families, utilizing its official website as a primary portal for updates, school policies, and academic resources. As part of the broader McComb school system, the middle school works to uphold district standards while addressing the unique needs of its student body. Whether through classroom instruction, sports, or student organizations, McComb Middle School strives to create a supportive culture that promotes both individual achievement and school pride.

287

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Higgins Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	10
Black	252
Asian	1
Two or More	11

Black
252 (87.8%)
White
13 (4.5%)
Two or More
11 (3.8%)
Hispanic
10 (3.5%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)684-2038
Website:	http://mccomb.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
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 5 158

Grade 6 129