Serving 847 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the top 20% 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 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 847 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafayette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lafayette High School's student population of 847 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
847 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lafayette High School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#149 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
26%
47%
White
70%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette High School's ranking?
Lafayette High School is ranked #149 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Lafayette High School often compared to?
Lafayette High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette High School is 91%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lafayette High School?
847 students attend Lafayette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lafayette High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette High School?
Lafayette High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lafayette High School offer ?
Lafayette High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lafayette High School part of?
Lafayette High School is part of Lafayette Co School Dist School District.
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