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Oxford High School

High School · Oxford School District · Oxford, MS

A high school in Oxford, MS serving grades 9th – 12th.

101 CHARGER LOOP, Oxford, MS 38655

  • Math 76% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 65% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.5% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.4% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+8.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.9 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation17.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$12,453
Chronic Absenteeism33.6%

Students at Oxford High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

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2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency76%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency65%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
53%
2025
Math
76%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oxford High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,983/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oxford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,423

Median home value

$275,500

Median rent

$1,100/mo

College educated

48.1%

Homeownership

60.3%

Poverty rate

20%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.4% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lafayette High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.89–121.7 mi880Compare →
The University of Mississippi High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6private7–123.3 mi226Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Oxford School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$12,453NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oxford High School is listed in OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oxford High School

Oxford High School is a public high school in Oxford, MS, part of Oxford School District, serving approximately 1,370 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #523 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oxford High School

What grades does Oxford High School serve?

Oxford High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Oxford High School?

Oxford High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,370 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oxford High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oxford High School rank in MS?

Oxford High School ranks #523 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Oxford High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oxford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Oxford High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oxford High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Oxford High School a charter school?

No, Oxford High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oxford High School a Title I school?

No, Oxford High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oxford High School?

43.3% of students at Oxford High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,370
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
88
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Lafayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.6%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 38655)
45,377
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
32.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38655; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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