Best Schools in Lafayette County, MS
Lafayette County, MS has 15 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,747 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Lafayette County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lafayette County, MS
The top high schools in Lafayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oxford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
2. Lafayette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lafayette County, MS
The top middle schools in Lafayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oxford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 697 Students
2. Oxford Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford School District • Public • Grades 6 • 336 Students
3. Lafayette Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 447 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lafayette County, MS
The top elementary schools in Lafayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 694 Students
2. Della Davidson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 739 Students
3. Lafayette Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 823 Students
4. Magnolia Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magnolia Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 69 Students
5. Lafayette Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 734 Students
6. Bramlett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford School District • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 742 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lafayette County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lafayette County, MS has a total population of 55,813 with 39% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lafayette County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lafayette County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lafayette County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lafayette County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lafayette County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lafayette County, MS
How many schools are in Lafayette County, MS?
Lafayette County, MS has 15 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,747 students in total.
How do schools in Lafayette County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Lafayette County score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Lafayette County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lafayette County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lafayette County
1 places in Lafayette County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Oxford (10)
School districts (2)
- Oxford School District (6 schools)
- Lafayette Co School Dist (4 schools)