For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,144 students in 38655, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 38655, MS are Oxford Middle School and Lafayette Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38655 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in 38655, MS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 38655, MS Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxford Middle School
Magnet 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
| 697 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Middle School
Magnet 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
| 447 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
Oxford Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
399 North Fifth Street
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3588
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3588
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
401 North Fifth Street
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 232-2860
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 232-2860
Grades: Inquire with school
| 34 students
Stovall Sped Complex (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
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 middle schools in 38655, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 38655, MS include Oxford Middle School and Lafayette Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38655?
2 public middle schools are located in 38655.
What is the racial composition of students in 38655?
38655 public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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