For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 956 students in Tate County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tate County, MS are Senatobia Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Tate County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tate County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tate County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tate County, MS include Senatobia Middle School and Independence High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tate County?
3 public middle schools are located in Tate County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tate County?
Tate County public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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