Summary:
Zip code 38655 in Oxford, Mississippi is home to 10 public schools serving approximately 7,340 students across pre-K through 12th grade, split between two of the state's elite districts—the Oxford School District (ranked #4 in Mississippi) and Lafayette County (ranked #6). Despite moderate-to-high poverty rates (41–54% free/reduced lunch), every ranked school in the zip code sits in the top 17% of its category statewide, a testament to the strength of both districts.
Oxford Middle School is the standout, ranking #15 out of 260 middle schools (94th percentile) with near-universal Algebra I proficiency (96.2%). Lafayette High School leads the high schools at #21 statewide with a 93.1% graduation rate and 86% Algebra I proficiency, though Oxford High School counters with stronger English II scores (63.4% vs. 59.1%). Among elementary schools, Central Elementary ranks highest at #35 with impressive 5th-grade science (83.3%), while Della Davidson Elementary posts phenomenal 3rd-grade math (82.4% proficient).
The clearest concern is high-school chronic absenteeism: Oxford High School (35.4%) and Lafayette High School (28.5%) both exceed the state average of 23.9%, while every elementary and middle school falls below it. Families should also note that early elementary schools like Lafayette Elementary and Bramlett Elementary have no test data since they serve PK–2 and K–1 grades, and math proficiency tends to dip as students progress into middle grades. Overall, this zip code offers exceptional school choice, with the main opportunity being improved attendance at the high school level.
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