Top Rankings
Senatobia Municipal School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,754 students in Senatobia Municipal School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Senatobia Municipal School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
1,754 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Senatobia Municipal School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Graduation Rate
77%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.9%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
39%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
30%
40%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
27%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,462 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,263 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$6,387 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$22 MM
$6,242 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,462
$14,756
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,263
$14,421
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Senatobia Municipal School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Senatobia High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 Warrior Drive
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4230
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4230
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Senatobia Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Marvin Street
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-9613
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-9613
Gr: PK-5 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Senatobia Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 College Street
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-0360
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-0360
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Senatobia Municipal School District?
Senatobia Municipal School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,754 students.
What is the rank of Senatobia Municipal School District?
Senatobia Municipal School District is ranked #62 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Senatobia Municipal School District?
39% of Senatobia Municipal School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 27% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Senatobia Municipal School District?
Senatobia Municipal School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Senatobia Municipal School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,263 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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