Lafayette Middle School vs Lafayette Upper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 212 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette Middle School
Oxford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
420 students
Lafayette Upper Elementary School
Oxford · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
803 students
| Measure | Lafayette Middle School Oxford, Mississippi | Lafayette Upper Elementary School Oxford, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 181 | #52 of 427 |
| National rank | #4493 of 15,369 | #15528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 420 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| city | Oxford | Oxford |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.5 vs 63.9).
- •Lafayette Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Lafayette Upper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Lafayette Upper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 54.3%).
- •Lafayette Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.1).
- •Lafayette Upper Elementary School is the larger school with 803 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 Lafayette Middle School better than Lafayette Upper Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lafayette Middle School and Lafayette Upper Elementary School?
About 212 m in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Middle School: 420. Lafayette Upper Elementary School: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Middle School and Lafayette Upper Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Lafayette Middle School is 20th of 181 and Lafayette Upper Elementary School is 52nd of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).