For the 2025 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 36% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Tate Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6832 East Tate Rd
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 562-4688
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 562-4688
Grades: K-6
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Coldwater Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
671 West Street
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Grades: K-6
| 210 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
38618, Mississippi 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 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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