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Public high school · Oxford School District · Oxford, Mississippi

Oxford High School

Oxford High School rates 5.5, right at the middle of Oxford School District's high schools, whose rated median is 5.5.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.5this school

5.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Oxford School District median is 5.5.

#622 of 864 schools in Mississippi · Oxford School District: 1 high schools rated, median 5.5

The brief

A high school in Oxford, MS where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 622 of 864 schools in Mississippi and 6 of 6 in Oxford School District.

Oxford High School is listed in Oxford School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math65%1 point below the Mississippi average of 66%202 students tested · 2026 MAAP
Reading63%14 points above the Mississippi average of 49%303 students tested · 2026 MAAP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 64% in 2026.2026 MAAP; 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.1
25% of the rating
Academics
7.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Oxford High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$64,423
Median home value
$275,500
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
20%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
15
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
13
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,419/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Oxford. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Oxford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
17.4% participation · state average 2.2 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
9 sports
5 boys' · 4 girls' · 9 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
43.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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  2. Oxford High Schoolthis school
    5.5
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Oxford High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #622 of 864 schools in MS.

What is Oxford High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oxford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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, 2009-2026) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,370
Student-teacher ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
88
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Town
County
Lafayette County
4-year graduation
90.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#6 of 6
Schools in district
7
District spending per student
$12,453
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 38655)
45,377
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
32.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.