Best Lafayette County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,250 students in Lafayette County, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lafayette County, MS are Lafayette High School and Oxford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public high schools.
Lafayette County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lafayette High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Lafayette County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
160 Commodore Dr.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3614
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Oxford High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Charger Loop
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1562
Gr: 9-12 | 1,335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Oxf/laf School Of Applied Technical
Vocational School
134 Hwy 7 South
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-9469
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lafayette County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lafayette County, MS include Lafayette High School and Oxford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lafayette County?
3 public high schools are located in Lafayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lafayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lafayette County include: Lafayette High School vs. Oxford High School, Oxford High School vs. Lafayette High School

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