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 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,060 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Tate Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (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
6 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
2,060 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
146 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tate Co School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Graduation Rate
78%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
33%
47%
% White
54%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,609 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,918 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,609
$12,205
Spending / Student
$10,918
$12,074
Best Tate Co School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Strayhorn Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3402 Hwy 4 West
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-8637
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-8637
Gr: K-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Strayhorn High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
86 Mustang Drive
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-9246
Sarah, MS 38665
(662) 562-9246
Gr: 7-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
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 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tate Co School District?
Tate Co School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,060 students.
What is the rank of Tate Co School District?
Tate Co School District is ranked #77 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 15:1, 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 $10,918 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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