For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,193 students in Lafayette County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Lafayette County, MS are Lafayette High School and Oxford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 34% statewide average). High schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Lafayette County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lafayette High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lafayette County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 Commodore Dr.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3614
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3614
Grades: 9-12
| 847 students
Rank: #22.
Oxford High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Charger Loop
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1562
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1562
Grades: 9-12
| 1,346 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oxf/laf School Of Applied Tech
Vocational School
134 Hwy 7 South
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-9469
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-9469
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lafayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
409 Washington Avenue
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 281-5845
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 281-5845
Grades: 5-6
| 475 students
401 North Fifth Street
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 232-2860
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 232-2860
Grades: Inquire with school
| 34 students
Stovall Sped Complex (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
967 Regional Center Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 513-7739
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 513-7739
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lafayette County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Lafayette County, MS include Lafayette High School and Oxford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lafayette County, MS?
3 public high schools are located in Lafayette County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County, MS?
Lafayette County, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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