Best 38655 Mississippi Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,085 students in 38655, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38655, MS are Oxford Middle School and Lafayette Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38655 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 38655, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 38655, MS Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Lafayette Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
102 Commodore Dr.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1664
Gr: 7-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 38655 Mississippi

38655, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
409 Washington Avenue
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
Gr: Inquire with school | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
967 Regional Center Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 513-7739

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38655, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38655, MS include Oxford Middle School and Lafayette Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38655?
2 public middle schools are located in 38655.
What is the racial composition of students in 38655?
38655 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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