For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,000 students in Tate County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Tate County, MS are Senatobia High School and Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tate County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Tate County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Tate County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, 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 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Tate County (2025)
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 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Independence High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3184 Highway 305
Independence, MS 38638
(662) 233-4691
Independence, MS 38638
(662) 233-4691
Gr: 7-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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
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
Gr: 10-12
Tate County 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 Tate County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Tate County, MS include Senatobia High School and Independence High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tate County?
4 public high schools are located in Tate County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tate County?
Tate County public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Tate County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tate County include: Senatobia High School vs. Independence High School, Independence High School vs. Senatobia High School
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