Columbus High School vs Lafayette High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 139 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–13
865 students
Lafayette High School
Oxford · Public high · Grades 9–12
855 students
| Measure | Columbus High School Columbus, Mississippi | Lafayette High School Oxford, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 197 | #13 of 197 |
| National rank | #15199 of 16,910 | #4461 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 865 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 72% |
| city | Columbus | Oxford |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 20.4).
- •Lafayette High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 17%).
- •Lafayette High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 25%).
- •Lafayette High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 99.8%).
- •Columbus High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.4).
- •Columbus High School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 855.
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 Columbus High School better than Lafayette High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette High School ranks higher (65.3 vs 20.4 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 Columbus High School and Lafayette High School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Oxford in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus High School: 865. Lafayette High School: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus High School and Lafayette High School rank in Mississippi?
Columbus High School is 154th of 197 and Lafayette High School is 13th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).