Oxford School District

1637 Hwy. 30 East
Oxford, MS 38655
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Oxford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,790 students in Oxford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Oxford School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
4,790 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
364 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Oxford School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#19 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
61%
52%
53%
42%
62%
55%
90%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
5%
% Black
34%
47%
% White
48%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,259 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,349 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,259
$12,205
Spending / Student
$12,349
$12,074

Best Oxford School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Della Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
209 Commonwealth Blvd.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-4870
Gr: 2-3 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
409 Washington Avenue
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3497
Gr: 4-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Oxford High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Charger Loop
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1562
Gr: 9-12 | 1,370 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Oxford Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 Martin Luther King Jr Driv
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-5508
Gr: 6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Oxford Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
222 Bramlett Blvd
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2288
Gr: 7-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
225 Bramlett Boulevard
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2685
Gr: K-1 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
1637 Ms-30 East
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 371-1630
Gr: PK | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Oxford Learning Center
Alternative School
399 North Fifth Street
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3588

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oxford School District?
Oxford School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,790 students.
What is the rank of Oxford School District?
Oxford School District is ranked #17 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oxford School District?
48% of Oxford School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oxford School District?
Oxford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Oxford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,349 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,790 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in MS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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