Lafayette High School vs Oxford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.1 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 Middle School
Oxford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
667 students
| Measure | Lafayette High School Oxford, Mississippi | Oxford Middle School Oxford, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #13 of 197 | #12 of 181 |
| National rank | #4461 of 16,910 | #3538 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 855 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| city | Oxford | Oxford |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oxford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 65.3).
- •Lafayette High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Oxford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Lafayette High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 48.3%).
- •Lafayette High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.3).
- •Lafayette High School is the larger school with 855 students compared with 667.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oxford Middle School ranks higher (69.1 vs 65.3 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 Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette High School: 855. Oxford Middle School: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette High School and Oxford Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Lafayette High School is 13th of 197 and Oxford Middle School is 12th of 181 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).