Is Lafayette High School a good school?

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

How many students attend Lafayette High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 868 students attended Lafayette High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lafayette High School?

Students at Lafayette High School are 74% White, 23% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% 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

Lafayette High School in Oxford MS

Performance Trends

Compare Details Lafayette High School ranks better than 73.7% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.15. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lafayette High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.5%), African American (22.6%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lafayette High School is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare Lafayette High School employs 59.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lafayette High School is $12,040.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lafayette High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette High School 60^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Lafayette High School in the ranking list.)

Lafayette County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette County School District 11^th 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
2004	69.75	55^th	232	76.3%
2005	67.53	65^th	232	72.0%
2006	65.26	80^th	232	65.5%
2007	64.79	84^th	232	63.8%
2008	73.07	54^th	235	77.0%
2009	72.70	47^th	235	80.0%
2010	56.52	108^th	235	54.0%
2011	69.08	57^th	244	76.6%
2012	84.01	13^th	241	94.6%
2013	81.56	22^nd	238	90.8%
2014	79.87	19^th	236	91.9%
2015	72.63	36^th	226	84.1%
2016	72.73	41^st	231	82.3%
2017	66.75	67^th	237	71.7%
2018	77.08	35^th	233	85.0%
2019	80.81	24^th	233	89.7%
2021	78.74	33^rd	231	85.7%
2022	81.58	28^th	228	87.7%
2023	72.34	50^th	226	77.9%
2024	71.15	60^th	228	73.7%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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	Total
1990	613	348	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	961
1991	615	324	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	939
1992	608	341	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	950
1993	602	342	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	945
1994	601	346	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	947
1995	588	342	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	933
1996	588	342	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	933
1997	569	350	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	920
1998	587	362	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	953
1999	353	213	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	569
2000	362	234	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	597
2001	353	235	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	589
2002	409	211	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	624
2003	409	211	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	624
2004	399	185	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	588
2005	396	192	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	590
2006	426	190	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	624
2007	448	210	1	10	2	n/a	n/a	671
2008	459	209	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	680
2009	471	216	0	8	1	0	0	696
2010	479	220	0	8	0	0	0	707
2011	464	210	0	9	0	0	11	694
2012	486	189	1	7	1	0	10	694
2013	527	185	1	13	0	0	2	728
2014	529	197	1	15	0	0	2	744
2015	546	209	1	13	0	0	0	769
2016	527	228	3	14	0	0	0	772
2017	538	253	3	19	0	0	2	815
2018	547	252	3	20	1	0	3	826
2019	539	246	4	26	0	0	3	818
2020	572	236	7	24	0	0	4	843
2021	565	232	6	22	0	0	2	827
2022	591	219	8	19	0	0	10	847
2023	638	196	5	20	0	0	9	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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,576
2018	$10,411
2019	$10,075
2020	$10,844
2021	$10,852
2022	$12,040

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 24^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 50^th 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)	73.8	74.2	0.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Lafayette County School District)	79.2	78.5	0.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Lafayette High School)	56.5	53.3	3.2%
End of Course English II (Lafayette County School District)	56.5	53.3	3.2%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Lafayette High School)	70.5	71.7	1.2%
End of Course Biology (Lafayette County School District)	70.5	71.7	1.2%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Lafayette High School)	70.9	85.3	14.4%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Lafayette County School District)	70.9	85.3	14.4%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	818	868	6.1%
African American	246	196	20.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	26	20	23.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	539	638	18.4%
Two or More Races	3	9	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.2%	99.7%	52.5%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 234-3614	868	59	14.6	99.7%	638 (73.5%)	196 (22.6%)	20 (2.3%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.0%)	71.1	60^th of 228 public high schools	73.7%		72.3	50^th of 226 public high schools	77.9%	10					76.3	48.0		68.7	85.6	$12,040
Oxf/Laf School Of Applied Technical	Public	9-12	134 Hwy 7 South	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Lafayette County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 234-9469	0	6	.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	1,345	82	16.4	99.8%	671 (49.9%)	487 (36.2%)	92 (6.8%)	40 (3.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (3.9%)	73.5	54^th of 228 public high schools	76.3%		61.3	87^th of 226 public high schools	61.5%	33					65.2	67.4		68.6	84.4	$12,821
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	436	35	12.4	99.3%	229 (52.5%)	187 (42.9%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	51.6	118^th of 228 public high schools	48.2%		68.5	61^st of 226 public high schools	73.0%	57	30.0	37.3	54.3	54.3	64.1	55.9	50.9	50.9	68.5	$12,389

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