Top Rankings
Tate Co School Dist School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,036 students in Tate Co School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Tate Co School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
2,036 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Tate Co School Dist School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
129 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
659 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
32%
47%
# White Students
1,131 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
56%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
116 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
159
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
161
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
132
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
159
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
150
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
154
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
162
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
187
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
164
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
136
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
119
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
13
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,746 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,047 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,746
$12,094
Spending / Student
$11,047
$11,965
Best Tate Co School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Strayhorn Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3402 Hwy 4 West
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-8637
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-8637
Grades: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Strayhorn High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Mustang Drive
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-9246
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-9246
Grades: 7-12
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
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
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tate Co School Dist School District?
Tate Co School Dist School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,036 students.
What is the rank of Tate Co School Dist School District?
Tate Co School Dist School District is ranked #76 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Tate Co School Dist School District?
56% of Tate Co School Dist School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tate Co School Dist School District?
Tate Co School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Tate Co School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,047 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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