For the 2025 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 Independence High School and Senatobia Middle 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 45% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Tate County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tate County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence High 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
| 539 students
Rank: #22.
Senatobia Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 College Street
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4621
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4621
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
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
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Tate County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
671 West St.
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Grades: K-12
| 472 students
671 West Street
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Grades: 7-12
| 167 students
505 Sycamore Rd
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 233-0252
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 233-0252
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
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 Independence High School and Senatobia Middle 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 53% (majority Black).
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