Central Elementary School vs Lafayette Upper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Oxford · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
709 students
Lafayette Upper Elementary School
Oxford · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
803 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Oxford, Mississippi | Lafayette Upper Elementary School Oxford, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 427 | #52 of 427 |
| National rank | #17408 of 50,301 | #15528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 709 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Oxford | Oxford |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 61.1).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 52.8%).
- •Lafayette Upper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.5).
- •Lafayette Upper Elementary School is the larger school with 803 students compared with 709.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary School better than Lafayette Upper Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Upper Elementary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 61.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Elementary School and Lafayette Upper Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 709. Lafayette Upper Elementary School: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Lafayette Upper Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Central Elementary School is 70th of 427 and Lafayette Upper Elementary School is 52nd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).