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391 schools use the "Comets" mascot.
Most common states: Michigan (37), Illinois (33), Ohio (32)
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Hey there Let's talk about one of the coolest mascots out there: the Comets. Imagine a blazing ball of ice and dust hurtling through space at incredible speeds – that's what a comet is, and it's a pretty awesome symbol for schools. Comets are fast, like, really fast ⚡, and they represent energy and movement. When schools adopt the Comet as their mascot, they're embracing the idea of speed, agility, and reaching for the stars ⭐. It's not just about sports; it's about ambition and striving to be the best. You might be surprised to know that the Comet mascot is used by a lot of schools – 391 to be exact It's particularly popular in North Dakota, where the concept of something swift and powerful really resonates. So, whether you're cheering on your school's sports team or just rocking a Comet t-shirt, you're part of a larger community that values speed, determination, and celestial coolness 🏆.
Hear how the Comets fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 37 programs flying the Comets banner across Michigan. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Riley Diaz
Michigan Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like North Dakota. With 10 schools per million residents, the Comets is part of daily conversations here.”
Taylor Brooks
North Dakota Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Comets delivers the perfect object energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Taylor Singh
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
391 schools in our database use the Comets mascot across 44 states.
The Comets shows up most in Michigan (37), Illinois (33), and Ohio (32). Nd also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Comets as a Object and Weather mascot. Programs note that it is representing an inanimate object, given a fast-sounding name, and tied to weather imagery.
Elementary programs adopt the Comets most often (186 schools). High School (103) and Other (62) also feature this mascot.