For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,213 students in Oxford, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Oxford, MS are Lafayette High School and Oxford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oxford, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Oxford have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Oxford, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lafayette High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Oxford, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lafayette High School
Magnet 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
| 868 students
Rank: #22.
Oxford High School
Magnet 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
| 1,345 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oxf/laf School Of Applied Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
134 Hwy 7 South
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-9469
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-9469
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Oxford, 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 high schools in Oxford, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Oxford, MS include Lafayette High School and Oxford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oxford?
3 public high schools are located in Oxford.
What is the racial composition of students in Oxford?
Oxford public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Oxford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Oxford include: Lafayette High School vs. Oxford High School, Oxford High School vs. Lafayette High School
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