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Lafayette High School

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Lafayette High School ranks 86 th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

86^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 63% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Located in Oxford, Mississippi, Lafayette High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 880 students. The school is part of the Lafayette County School District, which is ranked 23 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lafayette High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Mississippi, with a statewide ranking between 24 and 86 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments (MAAP) is generally higher than the state average across various subjects, including Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. Compared to the nearby Water Valley High School, Lafayette High School outperforms in most subject areas, with significantly higher proficiency rates. However, the school's performance is slightly lower than the neighboring Oxford High School, another high-performing school in the state.

While Lafayette High School has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.9% to 91.3% over the past few years, the school has experienced a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 20.1% to 28.5% in recent years. This is an area of concern that may require further investigation and targeted interventions. Additionally, Lafayette High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a diverse socioeconomic population that may present both challenges and opportunities in terms of supporting student needs and ensuring equitable access to educational resources.

855

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,211

Per pupil spending ?

46.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

160 Commodore Dr.
Oxford, MS 38655

(662) 234-3614

District: Lafayette County

Feeder schools for Lafayette High School:

Elementary:	Lafayette Elementary School
	Lafayette Upper Elementary School
Middle:	Lafayette Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.6%

African American:

21.6%

Hispanic:

2.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 84th percentile in 2015 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

✓Above the Mississippi median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (60% vs 66% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 21 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg60%

Mississippi avg66%

86^th of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 21 pts since 2015

From top 16% (2015) to top 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

23^rd of 130Lafayette County among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	65.4	86 of 232	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.1	60 of 228	73.7%	★★★★☆
2023	72.3	50 of 226	77.9%	★★★★☆
2022	81.6	28 of 228	87.7%	★★★★☆
2021	78.7	33 of 231	85.7%	★★★★☆
2019	80.8	24 of 233	89.7%	★★★★★
2018	77.1	35 of 233	85.0%	★★★★☆
2017	66.8	67 of 237	71.7%	★★★★☆
2016	72.7	41 of 231	82.3%	★★★★☆
2015	72.6	36 of 226	84.1%	★★★★☆
2014	79.9	19 of 236	91.9%	★★★★★
2013	81.6	22 of 238	90.8%	★★★★★
2012	84.0	13 of 241	94.6%	★★★★★
2011	69.1	57 of 244	76.6%	★★★★☆
2010	56.5	108 of 235	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	72.7	47 of 235	80.0%	★★★★☆
2008	73.1	54 of 235	77.0%	★★★★☆
2007	64.8	84 of 232	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	65.3	80 of 232	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	67.5	65 of 232	72.0%	★★★★☆
2004	69.8	55 of 232	76.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I80%+13 vs state

U.S. History177%+7 vs state

Biology73%+11 vs state

English II51%~ state avg

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Schools Near Lafayette High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)		MAAP Mathematics (2025)		MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Science (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Lafayette High School	Public	9-12	160 Commodore Dr.	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Lafayette County	No	No	No	No	(662) 234-3614	855	69	12.3	46.1%	629 (73.6%)	185 (21.6%)	21 (2.5%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.8%)	65.4	86^th of 232 public high schools	62.9%		71.1	60^th of 228 public high schools	73.7%	26					80.5	51.0		73.3	77.0	$11,211
Oxf/Laf School Of Applied Technical	Public	9-12	134 Hwy 7 South	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Lafayette County	No	No	No	No	(662) 234-9469	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Oxford High School	Public	9-12	101 Charger Loop	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Oxford School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 234-1562	1,335	90	14.8	45.2%	659 (49.4%)	453 (33.9%)	129 (9.7%)	49 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (3.3%)	84	26^th of 232 public high schools	88.8%		73.5	54^th of 228 public high schools	76.3%	28					75.5	65.4		90.1	75.8	$12,596
Water Valley High School	Public	7-12	550 Markette Street	Water Valley	38965	Yalobusha County	Water Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 473-2468	398	37	10.7	69.8%	52 (13.1%)	87 (21.9%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	247 (62.1%)	44.7	134^th of 232 public high schools	42.2%		51.6	118^th of 228 public high schools	48.2%	16	32.0	38.4	54.9	53.4	73.1	44.0	39.7	46.0	68.8	$12,927

Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette High School

Is Lafayette High School a good school?

Lafayette High School ranks 86^th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Lafayette High School in?

Lafayette County

How many students attend Lafayette High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 855 students attended Lafayette High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lafayette High School?

Students at Lafayette High School are 74% White, 22% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Lafayette High School?

Lafayette High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lafayette Elementary School
Elementary : Lafayette Upper Elementary School
Middle : Lafayette Middle School

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