For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxford Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 Bramlett Blvd
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2288
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 Commodore Dr.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1664
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1664
Gr: 7-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
38655, 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 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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