Lafayette Co School Dist School District
School District · Oxford, Mississippi
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,877
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,877
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Lafayette Co School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lafayette Co School Dist as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lafayette Upper Elementary School
Oxford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lafayette High School
Oxford · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lafayette Middle School
Oxford · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#25 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,135
$1,477 vs Mississippi median
District size
2,877 students
Larger than Mississippi median
The short answer
Lafayette Co School Dist ranks #25 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Lafayette Co School Dist's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lafayette Upper Elementary School (8.1/10), Lafayette High School (6.8/10), and Lafayette Middle School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lafayette Co School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lafayette Co School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette Upper Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Lafayette High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Lafayette Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lafayette Co School Dist
Lafayette Co School Dist is a Oxford, Mississippi school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 2,877 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. District-level spending was $11,135 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Lafayette Co School Dist is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lafayette Upper Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Lafayette Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 60.5% and ELA proficiency of 52.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lafayette Co School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lafayette Co School Dist with test data.
Schools in Lafayette Co School Dist
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Oxford
- Total Enrollment
- 2,877
- Teachers (FTE)
- 232
- District spending per student
- $11,135NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lafayette Co School Dist?
Lafayette Co School Dist has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lafayette Co School Dist?
The average composite rating for Lafayette Co School Dist is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lafayette Co School Dist?
Lafayette Co School Dist's district-level spending was $11,135 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lafayette Co School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lafayette Co School Dist is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lafayette Co School Dist?
Lafayette Upper Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lafayette Co School Dist with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Lafayette Co School Dist?
Across schools in Lafayette Co School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lafayette Co School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Lafayette Co School Dist has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.0%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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