Top Rankings
Tate Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,014 students in Tate Co 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 District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
2,014 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Tate Co School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
131 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%
# Black Students
672 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
33%
47%
# White Students
1,085 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
54%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
123 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
160
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
169
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
135
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
135
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
157
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
161
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
171
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
164
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
162
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
164
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
98
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
16
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,874 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,167 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,874
$12,143
Spending / Student
$11,167
$12,013
Best Tate Co School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Strayhorn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Mustang Drive
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-9246
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-9246
Grades: 7-12
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Strayhorn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3402 Hwy 4 West
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-8637
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-8637
Grades: K-6
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Independence High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3184 Highway 305
Independence, MS 38638
(662) 233-4691
Independence, MS 38638
(662) 233-4691
Grades: 7-12
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
East Tate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6832 East Tate Rd
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 562-4688
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 562-4688
Grades: K-6
| 461 students
Rank: #55.
Coldwater High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 7-12
| 167 students
Rank: #66.
Coldwater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
671 West Street
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Grades: K-6
| 209 students
Rank: n/an/a
Senatobia Tate Co Regional Voc Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
165 West Central Avenue
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5142
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5142
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tate Co School District?
Tate Co School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,014 students.
What is the rank of Tate Co School District?
Tate Co School District is ranked #76 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 District?
54% of Tate Co School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tate Co School District?
Tate Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Tate Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,167 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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