Total enrollment
7,617
+326 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Lafayette County
Mississippi · Public K-12
The schools list below covers the full public K-12 directory for Lafayette County: 12 schools, 7,617 students, Oxford School District as the largest district. The level mix is 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Lafayette County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
+1 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Lafayette County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Mississippi | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 70.6% | #4 of 73 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7,617 | #14 of 73 | #987 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 11 | #23 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.7:1 | #36 of 73 | #1,204 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 48.6% | #73 of 73 | #1,692 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.5% | #19 of 70 | #653 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Lafayette County school rankings
Residents
58,327
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
12
2 districts
Enrollment
7,617
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$67,185
Above Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.6%
Below Mississippi avg
Elementary
6
3,984 students
Middle
3
1,443 students
High
3
2,190 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Oxford School District
4,763 students · 2 districts in Lafayette County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lafayette County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
46.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.1%
civilian labor
Median age
31
18.1% under 18
Test scores in Lafayette County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Central Elementary School· 68.9%
- Lafayette Elementary School· 68.0%
- Oxford High School· 68.0%
- Bramlett Elementary School· 65.0%
- Della Davidson Elementary School· 65.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Lafayette Middle School· 42.5%
- Lafayette High School· 51.2%
- Oxford Middle School· 55.5%
- Lafayette Upper Elementary School· 61.9%
- Oxford Intermediate School· 64.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford High School | Oxford | High | 09-12 | 1,335 | · |
| Lafayette High School | Oxford | High | 09-12 | 855 | · |
| Lafayette Upper Elementary School | Oxford | Elementary | 03-06 | 803 | · |
| Lafayette Elementary School | Oxford | Elementary | PK-02 | 776 | · |
| Bramlett Elementary School | Oxford | Elementary | KG-01 | 715 | · |
| Central Elementary School | Oxford | Elementary | 04-05 | 709 | · |
| Della Davidson Elementary School | Oxford | Elementary | 02-03 | 704 | · |
| Oxford Middle School | Oxford | Middle | 07-08 | 667 | · |
| Lafayette Middle School | Oxford | Middle | 07-08 | 420 | · |
| Oxford Intermediate School | Oxford | Middle | 06-06 | 356 | · |
| Oxford Early Childhood Center | Oxford | Elementary | PK-PK | 277 | · |
| OXF/LAF SCHOOL OF APPLIED TECH | Oxford | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Lafayette County
About Lafayette County
In Mississippi, Lafayette County is a compact county of about 58,327 residents. 12 public schools across the county instructs about 7,617 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $67,185, 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 34% above the Mississippi median.
In terms of grade levels, Lafayette County is made up of 6 elementary schools (3,984 students), 3 middle schools (1,443), and 3 high schools (2,190).
Oxford School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,763 students across Lafayette County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lafayette County has expanded 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 7,291 students to 7,617. The school count climbed from 10 to 11 across the same 4-year window.
On allk12, the community for Lafayette County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data