For the 2026 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 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High 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.
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: 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 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 57% (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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