Best Oxford Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,250 students in Oxford, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Oxford, 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.
Oxford, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Oxford have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Oxford, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lafayette High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Oxford, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
160 Commodore Dr.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3614
Gr: 9-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
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: n/an/a
Oxf/laf School Of Applied Technical
Vocational School
134 Hwy 7 South
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-9469
Gr: 9-12
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Oxford, 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 high schools in Oxford, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Oxford, MS include Lafayette High School and Oxford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oxford?
3 public high schools are located in Oxford.
What is the racial composition of students in Oxford?
Oxford public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Oxford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Oxford include: Lafayette High School vs. Oxford High School, Oxford High School vs. Lafayette High School

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