Lafayette High School

Located at 160 Commodore Dr., in Oxford, Mississippi, Lafayette High School is a middle-of-the-pack four-year high school that instructs 855 students (grades 9 through 12), operated by Lafayette County. Compared to the state average of about 651 students per school, that is 31% bigger than typical.

Lafayette County runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 2,854 students. Lafayette High School is one of those campuses.

On demographics, Lafayette High School reports that the largest single group is White, at 74% of enrollment. The remainder comes out to 22% Black, 2% Hispanic. Compared to Lafayette County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Lafayette High School has 69 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.3:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 46% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Lafayette High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 72.4% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 69.6%.

In the surrounding community, census data for Lafayette County shows median household income runs about $67,185, roughly 47% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. Across Lafayette County's 12 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,617 students), Lafayette High School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Lafayette Middle School, roughly 0.1 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 4%: 826 students in 2018 compared to 855 in 2025. Over the same period, the Black share declined from 31% to 22%. Class-load math has pulled in: from 15.8:1 in 2018 to 12.3:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.