Best Schools in Tate County, MS
Tate County, MS has 13 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,711 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Tate County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tate County, MS
The top high schools in Tate County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Senatobia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Senatobia Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 441 Students
2. Lake Cormorant High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 969 Students
3. Independence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tate Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 462 Students
4. Strayhorn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tate Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 309 Students
5. Coldwater High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tate Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 167 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tate County, MS
The top middle schools in Tate County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Senatobia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Senatobia Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
2. Lake Cormorant Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tate County, MS
The top elementary schools in Tate County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Senatobia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Senatobia Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 833 Students
2. Lake Cormorant Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
3. East Tate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tate Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 461 Students
4. Strayhorn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tate Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 406 Students
5. Coldwater Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tate Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 209 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tate County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tate County, MS has a total population of 28,064 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tate County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Tate County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tate County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tate County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Tate County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tate County, MS
How many schools are in Tate County, MS?
Tate County, MS has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,711 students in total.
How do schools in Tate County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Tate County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Tate County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tate County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Tate County
3 places in Tate County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (2)
- Tate Co School Dist (6 schools)
- Senatobia Municipal School Dist (3 schools)