Lafayette High School vs Oxford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette High School
Oxford · Public high · Grades 9–12
855 students
Oxford High School
Oxford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,335 students
| Measure | Lafayette High School Oxford, Mississippi | Oxford High School Oxford, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 197 | #33 of 197 |
| National rank | #4461 of 16,910 | #6658 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 855 | 1,335 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 1,335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 51% |
| city | Oxford | Oxford |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 56.6).
- •Lafayette High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Oxford High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Oxford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 46.1%).
- •Lafayette High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.0).
- •Oxford High School is the larger school with 1,335 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 Lafayette High School better than Oxford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette High School ranks higher (65.3 vs 56.6 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 Lafayette High School and Oxford High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette High School: 855. Oxford High School: 1,335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette High School and Oxford High School rank in Mississippi?
Lafayette High School is 13th of 197 and Oxford High School is 33rd of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).