For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 705 students in 38618, MS (there are , serving 7 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 38618, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38618, MS are East Tate Elementary School and Coldwater Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38618 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38618, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38618, MS Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Tate Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6832 East Tate Rd
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 562-4688
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 562-4688
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Coldwater Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
671 West Street
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Gr: K-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Senatobia Tate Co Regional Voc Center
Vocational School
165 West Central Avenue
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5142
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5142
Gr: 10-12
38618, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
671 West St.
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Gr: K-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
671 West Street
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Gr: 7-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38618, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 38618, MS include East Tate Elementary School and Coldwater Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38618?
3 public schools are located in 38618.
What percentage of students in 38618 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 38618 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38618?
38618 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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