East Tate Elementary vs Independence High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Tate Elementary
Coldwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
473 students
Independence High School
Coldwater · Public high · Grades 7–12
507 students
| Measure | East Tate Elementary Coldwater, Mississippi | Independence High School Coldwater, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 427 | #106 of 197 |
| National rank | #32328 of 50,301 | #12602 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 473 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 70.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 38% |
| city | Coldwater | Coldwater |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Tate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 33.2).
- •East Tate Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •East Tate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 19%).
- •Independence High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 78.4%).
- •Independence High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.8).
- •Independence High School is the larger school with 507 students compared with 473.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Tate Elementary better than Independence High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Tate Elementary ranks higher (39.4 vs 33.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Tate Elementary and Independence High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Coldwater and Coldwater in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Tate Elementary: 473. Independence High School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Tate Elementary and Independence High School rank in Mississippi?
East Tate Elementary is 213th of 427 and Independence High School is 106th of 197 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).