McComb High School in McComb, Mississippi on DonorsChoose

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About this school

McComb High School is a town public school in McComb, Mississippi that is part of Mccomb School District. It serves 577 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.6:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

577 Students

37 Teachers

310 7th St

McComb, MS 39648 View local requests

http://www.mccomb.k12.ms.us

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McComb High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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McComb High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

93%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

McComb High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 6, 2026

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