For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,967 students in Tate County, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 687 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Tate County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Tate County, MS are Senatobia High School, Senatobia Elementary School and Senatobia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tate County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Tate County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Tate County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Senatobia High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
221 Warrior Drive
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4230
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4230
Grades: 9-12
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Senatobia Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Marvin Street
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-9613
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-9613
Grades: PK-5
| 803 students
Rank: #33.
Senatobia Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 College Street
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4621
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4621
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
East Tate Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6832 East Tate Rd
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 562-4688
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 562-4688
Grades: K-6
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Independence High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3184 Highway 305
Independence, MS 38638
(662) 233-4691
Independence, MS 38638
(662) 233-4691
Grades: 7-12
| 456 students
Rank: #66.
Coldwater High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
671 West Street
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Grades: 7-12
| 181 students
Rank: #77.
Coldwater Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
671 West Street
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Grades: K-6
| 197 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sen./tate Co. Optional Learning Cen
Alternative School
403 West Gilmore
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 568-5193
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 568-5193
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Senatobia Tate Co Regional Voc Center
Vocational School
165 West Central Avenue
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5142
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5142
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Tate County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
671 West St.
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Grades: K-12
| 472 students
505 Sycamore Rd
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 233-0252
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 233-0252
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tate County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Tate County, MS include Senatobia High School, Senatobia Elementary School and Senatobia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Tate County, MS?
9 public schools are located in Tate County, MS.
What percentage of students in Tate County, MS go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Tate County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tate County, MS?
Tate County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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