Public schools in Oxford, MS
12 open public schools with an address in Oxford, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,617
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Oxford public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Oxford, MS: 5 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,617 students, an average of 635 per school. The largest campus is Oxford High School (1,335 students), and the largest elementary school is Lafayette Upper Elementary School (803).
Oxford School District operates the most schools here (7), and 2 regular districts have at least one Oxford campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 49% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Oxford
Elementary schools in Oxford
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramlett Elementary School Oxford School District | KG–01 | 715 | 15.2:1 | |
| Central Elementary School Oxford School District | 04–05 | 709 | 14.4:1 | |
| Della Davidson Elementary School Oxford School District | 02–03 | 704 | 12.7:1 | |
| Lafayette Elementary School Lafayette County | PK–02 | 776 | 15.5:1 | |
| Lafayette Upper Elementary School Lafayette County | 03–06 | 803 | 13.9:1 |
Middle schools in Oxford
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Middle School Lafayette County | 07–08 | 420 | 10.5:1 | |
| Oxford Intermediate School Oxford School District | 06–06 | 356 | 13.7:1 | |
| Oxford Middle School Oxford School District | 07–08 | 667 | 13.2:1 |
High schools in Oxford
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School Lafayette County | 09–12 | 855 | 12.3:1 | |
| Oxf/Laf School of Applied Tech Lafayette County · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Oxford High School Oxford School District | 09–13 | 1,335 | 14.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Oxford
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Early Childhood Center Oxford School District | PK–PK | 277 | 14.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.5%
- Hispanic8%
- Black27.5%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Oxford schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,617 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Oxford
How many public schools are in Oxford, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Oxford: 5 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,617 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Oxford?
Schools with an address in Oxford belong to 2 education agencies, led by Oxford School District (7 schools), Lafayette County (5 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Oxford?
Oxford High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Oxford, with 1,335 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Oxford?
No school with an address in Oxford is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Oxford schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Oxford public schools is 13.9:1, similar to the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Oxford guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities