For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,667 students in 38655, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 454 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 38655, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 38655, MS are Lafayette High School, Della Davidson Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38655 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38655, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38655, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
160 Commodore Dr.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3614
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3614
Grades: 9-12
| 880 students
Rank: #22.
Della Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 Commonwealth Blvd.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-4870
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-4870
Grades: 2-3
| 780 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 Washington Avenue
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3497
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3497
Grades: 4-5
| 668 students
Rank: #44.
Oxford High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Charger Loop
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1562
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1562
Grades: 9-12
| 1,370 students
Rank: #55.
Oxford Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Martin Luther King Jr Driv
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-5508
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-5508
Grades: 6
| 334 students
Rank: #66.
Oxford Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Bramlett Blvd
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2288
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2288
Grades: 7-8
| 666 students
Rank: #77.
Lafayette Upper Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Commodore Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-3761
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-3761
Grades: 3-6
| 800 students
Rank: #88.
Lafayette Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 Commodore Dr.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1664
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1664
Grades: 7-8
| 419 students
Rank: n/an/a
225 Bramlett Boulevard
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2685
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2685
Grades: K-1
| 713 students
Rank: n/an/a
71 F.d. Buddy East Parkway
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-5627
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-5627
Grades: PK-2
| 778 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oxf/laf School Of Applied Technical
Vocational School
134 Hwy 7 South
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-9469
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-9469
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1637 Ms-30 East
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 371-1630
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 371-1630
Grades: PK
| 259 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oxford Learning Center
Alternative School
399 North Fifth Street
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3588
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3588
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
38655, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
409 Washington Avenue
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 281-5845
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 281-5845
Grades: 5-6
| 475 students
401 North Fifth Street
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 232-2860
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 232-2860
Grades: Inquire with school
| 34 students
967 Regional Center Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 513-7739
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 513-7739
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38655, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 38655, MS include Lafayette High School, Della Davidson Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38655?
13 public schools are located in 38655.
What percentage of students in 38655 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 38655 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38655?
38655 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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