Can I use Lafayette County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Lafayette County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Lafayette County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Lafayette County?

Start with the 12 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Lafayette County Schools & Education

Name: Lafayette County, Mississippi Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Lafayette County, Mississippi

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

39/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

91.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 87.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,995

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,954

School Score

39/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 27/100

State Score Position

#17

of 81 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Lafayette County

Measured School Summary

Despite a lower school score of 39/100, Lafayette County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.8%, suggesting effective student support systems.

Funding Context

At $5,995 per pupil, Lafayette County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 43% above the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Lafayette County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

12 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

39/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #17 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.

Completion

91.8%

4.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,995

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Lafayette County has 12 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Lafayette County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Review-carefully county

Lafayette County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#17

of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

4,766 students

Elementary 3Middle 2High 1Other 1

7 listed schools in this county slice.

LAFAYETTE CO SCHOOL DIST

Elementary to high school visible

2,872 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 2Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lafayette County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lafayette County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Lafayette County, Mississippi

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Diverse Educational Options in Twelve Schools

Lafayette County hosts 12 public schools serving a total of 7,638 students across two districts. This includes five elementary, three middle, and three high schools.

Oxford and Lafayette Districts Drive Excellence

The Oxford School District is the largest, enrolling 4,766 students across seven schools. The Lafayette County School District serves another 2,872 students, and no charter schools operate in the area.

Town-Centered Schools with Large Campuses

Nine schools are located in town settings, while three remain rural, maintaining an average size of 694 students. Oxford High School serves as the county's flagship institution with 1,345 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Lafayette County

Reported Enrollment

7,638

12 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5

Middle3

High3

Other1

2 School Districts in Lafayette County

OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAFAYETTE CO SCHOOL DIST

5 schools

2,872 students

12 Public Schools in Lafayette County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Lafayette County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT	OXFORD, 38655Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,345
LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL	Record	LAFAYETTE CO SCHOOL DIST	Oxford, 38655Town: Remote	9–12	High	868
LAFAYETTE UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LAFAYETTE CO SCHOOL DIST	Oxford, 38655Town: Remote	3–6	Primary	823
BRAMLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT	OXFORD, 38655Town: Remote	KG–1	Primary	742
DELLA DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY	Record	OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT	Oxford, 38655Rural: Fringe	2–3	Primary	739
LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LAFAYETTE CO SCHOOL DIST	Oxford, 38655Town: Remote	PK–2	Primary	734
OXFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT	OXFORD, 38655Town: Remote	7–8	Middle	697
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY	Record	OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT	OXFORD, 38655Town: Remote	4–5	Primary	694
LAFAYETTE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	LAFAYETTE CO SCHOOL DIST	Oxford, 38655Town: Remote	7–8	Middle	447
OXFORD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Record	OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT	Oxford, 38655Town: Remote	6	Middle	336
OXFORD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER	Record	OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT	Oxford, 38655Rural: Fringe	PK	Other	213
OXF/LAF SCHOOL OF APPLIED TECH	Record	LAFAYETTE CO SCHOOL DIST	Oxford, 38655Town: Remote	9–12	Vocational	0

OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL

OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT

OXFORD, 38655 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,345 students

LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL

LAFAYETTE CO SCHOOL DIST

Oxford, 38655 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High868 students

LAFAYETTE UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAFAYETTE CO SCHOOL DIST

Oxford, 38655 / Town: Remote

Record3–6Primary823 students

BRAMLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT

OXFORD, 38655 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–1Primary742 students

DELLA DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY

OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT

Oxford, 38655 / Rural: Fringe

Record2–3Primary739 students

LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAFAYETTE CO SCHOOL DIST

Oxford, 38655 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–2Primary734 students

OXFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT

OXFORD, 38655 / Town: Remote

Record7–8Middle697 students

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT

OXFORD, 38655 / Town: Remote

Record4–5Primary694 students

LAFAYETTE MIDDLE SCHOOL

LAFAYETTE CO SCHOOL DIST

Oxford, 38655 / Town: Remote

Record7–8Middle447 students

OXFORD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT

Oxford, 38655 / Town: Remote

Record6Middle336 students

OXFORD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT

Oxford, 38655 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPKOther213 students

OXF/LAF SCHOOL OF APPLIED TECH

LAFAYETTE CO SCHOOL DIST

Oxford, 38655 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,995

State avg $5,954

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Mississippi counties have the highest graduation rates?

Holmes County (97.0%), Montgomery County (97.0%), and Quitman County (97.0%) currently lead Mississippi among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Mississippi?

Across Mississippi counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,954. The highest current county values are Choctaw County ($8,216), Kemper County ($7,706), and Franklin County ($7,289). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Lafayette County?

Lafayette County has a school score of 39/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Lafayette County?

The high school graduation rate in Lafayette County is 91.8%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Lafayette County spend per student?

Lafayette County spends $5,995 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Lafayette County, Mississippi — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Lafayette County, Mississippi?

Lafayette County hosts 12 public schools serving a total of 7,638 students across two districts. This includes five elementary, three middle, and three high schools.

What are the major school districts in Lafayette County, Mississippi?

What is the school experience like in Lafayette County?

Nine schools are located in town settings, while three remain rural, maintaining an average size of 694 students. Oxford High School serves as the county's flagship institution with 1,345 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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