Total enrollment
3,758
-471 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
Tate County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Of the 11 public K-12 schools in Tate County, the largest district by enrollment is Tate County School District (2,004 students). Total county enrollment runs around 3,758. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.
7-year change in Tate County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
+1 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
42%
was 51%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
35%
was 43%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
11
3 districts
Enrollment
3,758
NCES CCD
Median income
$69,704
Above Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
69.6%
Below Mississippi avg
Elementary
4
1,972 students
Middle
1
407 students
High
4
1,379 students
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Tate County School District
2,004 students · 3 districts in Tate County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Tate County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
23.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
39
22.3% under 18
Test scores in Tate County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Strayhorn Elementary School· 50.5%
- Senatobia Elementary School· 50.4%
- Senatobia Middle School· 40.6%
- Senatobia High School· 40.4%
- East Tate Elementary· 40.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Coldwater Elementary School· 26.4%
- Independence High School· 32.3%
- Strayhorn High School· 32.9%
- East Tate Elementary· 40.1%
- Senatobia High School· 40.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senatobia Elementary School | Senatobia | Elementary | PK-05 | 879 | · |
| Independence High School | Coldwater | High | 07-12 | 507 | · |
| East Tate Elementary | Coldwater | Elementary | KG-06 | 473 | · |
| Senatobia High School | Senatobia | High | 09-12 | 468 | · |
| Senatobia Middle School | Senatobia | Middle | 06-08 | 407 | · |
| Strayhorn Elementary School | Sarah | Elementary | KG-06 | 407 | · |
| Strayhorn High School | Sarah | High | 07-12 | 404 | · |
| Coldwater Elementary School | Coldwater | Elementary | KG-06 | 213 | · |
| SEN./TATE CO. OPTIONAL LEARNING CEN | Senatobia | Combined | 01-12 | 0 | · |
| Senatobia-Tate Career Technical Center | Coldwater | High | 10-12 | 0 | · |
| COLDWATER HIGH SCHOOL | Coldwater | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Tate County
About Tate County
Across the small Mississippi county of Tate County of about 28,321 residents, the public-school footprint covers 11 schools and about 3,758 students.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $69,704, about 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 15%. That income level is 39% higher than the Mississippi median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Tate County spans 4 elementary schools (1,972 students), 1 middle school (407), 4 high schools (1,379), and 2 combined or other schools.
Tate County School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,004 students on its own.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 11%: 4,229 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,758 in SY 2024-25. Tate County now counts 8 public schools, up from 7 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 51% to 42%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Tate County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Tate County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data