Lafayette High School vs. Oxford High School
Should you attend Lafayette High School or Oxford High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lafayette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Oxford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 855 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 1,335 students in grades 9-12, Oxford High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
855 students
1,335 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
90 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#77 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#174 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
205
337
Grade 10 Students
248
354
Grade 11 Students
166
307
Grade 12 Students
236
337
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
10%
% Black
22%
34%
% White
73%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%