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Lafayette High School

Summary:

Lafayette High School is a public high school serving 868 students in grades 9-12 in Oxford, Mississippi. The school is part of the Oxford School District, which is ranked 11th out of 130 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Lafayette High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Mississippi, with strong academic performance on state assessments, particularly in Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. However, the school's English II proficiency lags slightly behind the state average. The student population is predominantly white (73.5%), with a higher percentage of African American students (22.58%) compared to the state average, but lower percentages of Hispanic (2.3%) and Asian (0.58%) students. The school serves a highly economically disadvantaged population, with 99.65% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average. Lafayette High School spends $10,411 per student, which is higher than the nearby Water Valley High School ($9,512 per student) but lower than Oxford High School ($16.4 student-teacher ratio).

While Lafayette High School has maintained a strong academic performance and serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, the school's racial diversity imbalance and the need to address the unique challenges faced by its student population present opportunities for further improvement and growth. The comparison to nearby schools, such as the higher-ranked Oxford High School, highlights the importance of considering the broader context and benchmarking against similar schools to identify areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 160 Commodore Dr.
       Oxford, MS  38655

(662) 234-3614

District: Lafayette County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,411 Help


Feeder schools for Lafayette High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  868

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.5%
African American:
22.6%
Hispanic:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lafayette High School ranks better than 73.7% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.5%), African American (22.6%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lafayette High School is 14.6. (See more...)
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Compare Lafayette High School employs 59.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lafayette High School is $10,411.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lafayette High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette High School 60th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Lafayette High School in the ranking list.)

Lafayette County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette County School District 11th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lafayette High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.75 55th 232 76.3%
2005 67.53 65th 232 72.0%
2006 65.26 80th 232 65.5%
2007 64.79 84th 232 63.8%
2008 73.07 54th 235 77.0%
2009 72.70 47th 235 80.0%
2010 56.52 108th 235 54.0%
2011 69.08 57th 244 76.6%
2012 84.01 13th 241 94.6%
2013 81.56 22nd 238 90.8%
2014 79.87 19th 236 91.9%
2015 72.63 36th 226 84.1%
2016 72.73 41st 231 82.3%
2017 66.75 67th 237 71.7%
2018 77.08 35th 233 85.0%
2019 80.81 24th 233 89.7%
2021 78.74 33rd 231 85.7%
2022 81.58 28th 228 87.7%
2023 72.34 50th 226 77.9%
2024 71.15 60th 228 73.7%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lafayette High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 613 348 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 961
1991 615 324 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 939
1992 608 341 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 950
1993 602 342 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 945
1994 601 346 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 947
1995 588 342 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 933
1996 588 342 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 933
1997 569 350 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 920
1998 587 362 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 953
1999 353 213 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2000 362 234 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2001 353 235 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2002 409 211 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2003 409 211 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2004 399 185 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2005 396 192 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2006 426 190 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 624
2007 448 210 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 671
2008 459 209 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 680
2009 471 216 0 8 1 0 0 0 696
2010 479 220 0 8 0 0 0 0 707
2011 464 210 0 9 0 0 11 0 694
2012 486 189 1 7 1 0 10 0 694
2013 527 185 1 13 0 0 2 0 728
2014 529 197 1 15 0 0 2 0 744
2015 546 209 1 13 0 0 0 0 769
2016 527 228 3 14 0 0 0 0 772
2017 538 253 3 19 0 0 2 0 815
2018 547 252 3 20 1 0 3 0 826
2019 539 246 4 26 0 0 3 0 818
2020 572 236 7 24 0 0 4 0 843
2021 565 232 6 22 0 0 2 0 827
2022 591 219 8 19 0 0 10 0 847
2023 638 196 5 20 0 0 9 0 868

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lafayette High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 961 49.4 19.4 n/a
1991 939 52.2 17.9 n/a
1992 950 52.1 18.2 43.5
1993 945 52.9 17.9 41.7
1994 947 48.5 19.5 43.3
1995 933 55.8 16.7 42.2
1996 933 55.8 16.7 42.2
1997 920 53.9 17.1 41.3
1998 953 58.1 16.4 41.3
1999 569 33.1 17.2 49.2
2000 597 35.9 16.6 49.9
2001 589 37.0 15.9 51.4
2002 624 40.0 15.6 55.6
2003 624 40.0 15.6 55.6
2004 588 40.0 14.7 43.4
2005 590 37.8 15.6 46.6
2006 624 36.0 17.3 45.2
2007 671 35.7 18.8 50.5
2008 680 38.8 17.5 50.6
2009 696 42.3 16.5 52.3
2010 707 45.6 15.5 56.7
2011 694 43.5 15.9 55.9
2012 694 45.0 15.4 53
2013 728 45.4 16.0 52.2
2014 744 50.3 14.7 53.9
2015 769 51.0 15.0 51.2
2016 772 51.0 15.1 53.9
2017 815 50.0 16.2 55
2018 826 52.1 15.8 50.8
2019 818 54.9 14.8 47.2
2020 843 53.1 15.8 45.6
2021 827 51.7 15.9 99.6
2022 847 58.6 14.4 99.6
2023 868 59.2 14.6 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lafayette High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 961 49.4 19.4 n/a
1991 939 52.2 17.9 n/a
1992 950 52.1 18.2 43.5
1993 945 52.9 17.9 41.7
1994 947 48.5 19.5 43.3
1995 933 55.8 16.7 42.2
1996 933 55.8 16.7 42.2
1997 920 53.9 17.1 41.3
1998 953 58.1 16.4 41.3
1999 569 33.1 17.2 49.2
2000 597 35.9 16.6 49.9
2001 589 37.0 15.9 51.4
2002 624 40.0 15.6 55.6
2003 624 40.0 15.6 55.6
2004 588 40.0 14.7 43.4
2005 590 37.8 15.6 46.6
2006 624 36.0 17.3 45.2
2007 671 35.7 18.8 50.5
2008 680 38.8 17.5 50.6
2009 696 42.3 16.5 52.3
2010 707 45.6 15.5 56.7
2011 694 43.5 15.9 55.9
2012 694 45.0 15.4 53
2013 728 45.4 16.0 52.2
2014 744 50.3 14.7 53.9
2015 769 51.0 15.0 51.2
2016 772 51.0 15.1 53.9
2017 815 50.0 16.2 55
2018 826 52.1 15.8 50.8
2019 818 54.9 14.8 47.2
2020 843 53.1 15.8 45.6
2021 827 51.7 15.9 99.6
2022 847 58.6 14.4 99.6
2023 868 59.2 14.6 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lafayette High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $370 (3.6%) $10,041 (96.4%) $10,411

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lafayette High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 24th of 233 High schoolsRanks 50th of 226 High schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Lafayette High School)73.874.2
 0.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lafayette County School District)79.278.5
 0.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (Lafayette High School)56.553.3
 3.2%
   End of Course English II (Lafayette County School District)56.553.3
 3.2%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (Lafayette High School)70.571.7
 1.2%
   End of Course Biology (Lafayette County School District)70.571.7
 1.2%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Lafayette High School)70.985.3
 14.4%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Lafayette County School District)70.985.3
 14.4%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students818868
 6.1%
African American246196
 20.3%
American Indian00
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic2620
 23.1%
Pacific Islander00
White539638
 18.4%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.2%99.7%
 52.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 868 students attended 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

Lafayette High School ranks 60th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Lafayette High School are 74% White, 23% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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