Della Davidson Elementary School vs Lafayette Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Della Davidson Elementary School
Oxford · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
704 students
Lafayette Middle School
Oxford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
420 students
| Measure | Della Davidson Elementary School Oxford, Mississippi | Lafayette Middle School Oxford, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 427 | #20 of 181 |
| National rank | #4354 of 50,301 | #4493 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 704 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 63% |
| city | Oxford | Oxford |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Della Davidson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 64.5).
- •Della Davidson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 63%).
- •Della Davidson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Della Davidson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 54.3%).
- •Lafayette Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.8).
- •Della Davidson Elementary School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 420.
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 Della Davidson Elementary School better than Lafayette Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Della Davidson Elementary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 64.5 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 Della Davidson Elementary School and Lafayette Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Della Davidson Elementary School: 704. Lafayette Middle School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Della Davidson Elementary School and Lafayette Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Della Davidson Elementary School is 5th of 427 and Lafayette Middle School is 20th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).