Oxford High School vs. Lafayette High School
Should you attend Oxford High School or Lafayette 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
Oxford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,335 students
855 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
69 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#77 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
74%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
337
205
Grade 10 Students
354
248
Grade 11 Students
307
166
Grade 12 Students
337
236
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
2%
% Black
34%
22%
% White
49%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%