Oxford School District
School District · Oxford, Mississippi
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,453
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,453
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Oxford School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Oxford School District 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.
Central Elementary
Oxford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oxford Intermediate School
Oxford · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Della Davidson Elementary
Oxford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#9 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,453
$159 vs Mississippi median
District size
4,790 students
Much larger than Mississippi median
The short answer
Oxford School District ranks #9 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Oxford School District's schools with real test data average 8.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Central Elementary (8.8/10), Oxford Intermediate School (8.5/10), and Della Davidson Elementary (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +26.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Oxford School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Oxford School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Oxford Intermediate School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Della Davidson Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Oxford Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Oxford High School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Oxford School District
Oxford School District is a Oxford, Mississippi school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 4,790 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $12,453 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Oxford School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Oxford School District students show an average math proficiency of 65.1% and ELA proficiency of 58.5%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Oxford School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Oxford School District with test data.
Schools in Oxford School District
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Oxford
- Total Enrollment
- 4,790
- Teachers (FTE)
- 364
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oxford School District?
Oxford School District has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Oxford School District?
The average composite rating for Oxford School District is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Oxford School District?
Oxford School District spends $12,453 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oxford School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Oxford School District is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Oxford School District?
Central Elementary is the highest-rated school in Oxford School District with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Oxford School District?
Across schools in Oxford School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Oxford School District compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Oxford School District has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 7 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.5%
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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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