Schools in Lafayette County, Mississippi (2025)
4 schools · 2,854 students · 4 public · median Enrollment 803.
Lafayette County, in Mississippi, has 4 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,854 students. By level there are 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle; by sector 4 public.
The median Enrollment across Lafayette County's schools is 803, above the Mississippi median of 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Lafayette High School (65.3, top 50% of high schools nationally), followed by Lafayette Middle School (64.5, top 50% of middle schools nationally), and Lafayette Upper Elementary School (63.9, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Lafayette High School (855 students), Lafayette Upper Elementary School (803 students), Lafayette Elementary School (776 students).
Ranked schools in Lafayette County
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Mississippi.
- 165Lafayette High SchoolOxford · Public High72% Math proficiency · 855 students
- 265Lafayette Middle SchoolOxford · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 420 students
- 364Lafayette Upper Elementary SchoolOxford · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 803 students
- 452Lafayette Elementary SchoolOxford · Public Elementary53.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 776 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette High School Oxford · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 65.3 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 855 |
| 2 | Lafayette Middle School Oxford · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 64.5 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 420 |
| 3 | Lafayette Upper Elementary School Oxford · Elementary · Grades 3–6 | Public | 63.9 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 803 |
| 4 | Lafayette Elementary School Oxford · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 51.6 Top 50% | 53.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 776 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Lafayette County side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Lafayette County?
Lafayette High School is the highest-ranked school in Lafayette County with a Success Index (US) of 65.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County has 4 schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) educating 2,854 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Lafayette County?
The median Enrollment across schools in Lafayette County is 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.