For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 507 students in Coldwater, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Coldwater, MS is Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coldwater, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Coldwater have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Coldwater, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Independence High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Coldwater, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3184 Hwy 305
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 233-4691
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 233-4691
Gr: 7-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Senatobia-tate Career Technical Center
Vocational School
165 West Central Avenue
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5142
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5142
Gr: 10-12
Coldwater, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
671 West St.
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Gr: K-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
671 West Street
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Gr: 7-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Coldwater, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Coldwater, MS include Independence High School.
How many public high schools are located in Coldwater?
2 public high schools are located in Coldwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Coldwater?
Coldwater public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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