High Schools in Tate County School District

The Tate County School District in Mississippi is home to two high schools: Independence High School and Strayhorn High School. Both schools serve grades 9-12 and have similar performance metrics, with neither school standing out significantly above the other.

Both Independence High School and Strayhorn High School are ranked in the middle to lower range of Mississippi high schools, with rankings between 95 and 144 out of 226-232 schools. Both schools are rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating they are performing below average compared to other schools in the state. The schools have a 89.4% four-year graduation rate, which is slightly below the state average, and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%, significantly above the state average.

Academically, both Independence High School and Strayhorn High School generally perform below the state average on MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in English Language Arts. The schools also have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with Independence High School at 72.54% and Strayhorn High School at 68.6%, suggesting the district may be facing socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student learning and achievement.