Oxford High School vs. Lafayette High School
Should I attend Oxford High School or Lafayette High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Oxford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Lafayette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,346 students in grades 9-12, Oxford High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 847 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,346 students
847 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#222 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#149 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Graduation Rate
91%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
384
256
Grade 10 Students
327
233
Grade 11 Students
315
164
Grade 12 Students
298
183
Ungraded Students
22
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
2%
% Black
35%
26%
% White
53%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.60
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%