Summary:
The Oxford City school district in Alabama serves approximately 2,698 students across three schools—Oxford High School (grades 9-12), Oxford Elementary School (grades PK-4), and Oxford Middle School (grades 7-8)—with a notable gap for grades 5-6 that may be served by a separate facility not included in this data.
For parents comparing schools, Oxford Middle School is the district's most consistent performer, maintaining a 4-star rating for three straight years and ranking in the 72-75th percentile statewide. It also achieves strong results despite having the lowest per-student spending ($10,003) and the highest poverty rate (58.3% free/reduced lunch). Oxford High School is the largest school (1,242 students) and receives the most funding per student ($11,859), but its ranking dipped to the 64th percentile in 2025-2026 after a stronger prior year. Its English proficiency (37%) still beats the state average (34%), though math (23%) lags behind. Oxford Elementary School shows a concerning downward trend, falling from the 78th to 68th percentile over two years, yet its 3rd and 4th graders still outperform state averages in math (49-52% vs. 42-45%) and English (69% vs. 60-65%).
Key takeaways for families: the district's graduation rate is strong at 93.7% (above the 91.5% state average), but chronic absenteeism is a growing issue—18% at the high school and 17.6% at the middle school, both exceeding the 12% state average. The most striking finding is a "math cliff" between elementary and middle school, with proficiency dropping from roughly 50% to under 36% by 7th grade. Additionally, test scores fluctuate significantly year-to-year (e.g., 7th grade math jumped 11 points in one year), suggesting cohort differences or instructional changes. Despite moderate-to-high poverty levels, elementary and middle schools generally exceed state averages, indicating effective teaching strategies that may not fully carry through to high school.
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