Lafayette Upper Elementary 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 Upper Elementary School
Oxford · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
803 students
Oxford Middle School
Oxford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
667 students
| Measure | Lafayette Upper Elementary School Oxford, Mississippi | Oxford Middle School Oxford, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #52 of 427 | #12 of 181 |
| National rank | #15528 of 50,301 | #3538 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 803 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| city | Oxford | Oxford |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oxford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 63.9).
- •Oxford Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Lafayette Upper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 54%).
- •Oxford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 52.8%).
- •Oxford Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.1).
- •Lafayette Upper Elementary School is the larger school with 803 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 Upper Elementary School better than Oxford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oxford Middle School ranks higher (69.1 vs 63.9 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 Upper Elementary 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 Upper Elementary School: 803. Oxford Middle School: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Upper Elementary School and Oxford Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Lafayette Upper Elementary School is 52nd of 427 and Oxford Middle School is 12th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).