For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,977 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 49% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% 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 less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Tate County (2026)
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: #44.
East Tate Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6832 East Tate Rd
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 562-4688
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 562-4688
Gr: K-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Coldwater Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
671 West Street
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Gr: K-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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 Career Technical Center
Vocational School
165 West Central Avenue
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5142
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5142
Gr: 10-12
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?
8 public schools are located in Tate County.
What percentage of students in Tate County go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Tate County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tate County?
Tate County public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Tate County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tate County include: Senatobia Elementary School vs. East Tate Elementary School, Senatobia High School vs. Independence High School, Independence High School vs. Senatobia High School
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