Serving 167 students in grades 7-12, Coldwater High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coldwater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Coldwater High School's student population of 167 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coldwater High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coldwater High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#582 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
5%
Black
68%
47%
White
22%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coldwater High School's ranking?
Coldwater High School is ranked #582 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coldwater High School?
The graduation rate of Coldwater High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Coldwater High School?
167 students attend Coldwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Coldwater High School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coldwater High School?
Coldwater High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coldwater High School offer ?
Coldwater High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Coldwater High School part of?
Coldwater High School is part of Tate Co School District.
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