For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,617 students in Oxford, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 454 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Oxford, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Oxford, MS are Lafayette High School, Della Davidson Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oxford, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Oxford have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Oxford, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
160 Commodore Dr.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3614
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3614
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Della Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 Commonwealth Blvd.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-4870
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-4870
Gr: 2-3 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 Washington Ave
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3497
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3497
Gr: 4-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Oxford High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Charger Loop
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1562
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1562
Gr: 9-12 | 1,335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Oxford Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-5508
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-5508
Gr: 6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Lafayette Upper Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Commodore Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-3761
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-3761
Gr: 3-6 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Oxford Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
224 Bramlett Blvd
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2288
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2288
Gr: 7-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Lafayette Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 Commodore Dr.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1664
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1664
Gr: 7-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
225 Bramlett Blvd.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2685
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2685
Gr: K-1 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
71 F.d. Buddy East Parkway
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-5627
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-5627
Gr: PK-2 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Oxf/laf School Of Applied Technical
Vocational School
134 Hwy 7 South
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-9469
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-9469
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1637 Ms-30 East
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 371-1630
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 371-1630
Gr: PK | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Oxford, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
409 Washington Avenue
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 281-5845
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 281-5845
Gr: 5-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
401 North Fifth Street
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 232-2860
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 232-2860
Gr: Inquire with school | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oxford, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Oxford, MS include Lafayette High School, Della Davidson Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oxford?
12 public schools are located in Oxford.
What percentage of students in Oxford go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Oxford are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oxford?
Oxford public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Oxford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oxford include: Lafayette High School vs. Oxford High School, Oxford High School vs. Lafayette High School, Lafayette Elementary School vs. Bramlett Elementary School
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