Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar House · Photo: Fredlyfish4 · CC BY-SA 4.0Oxford’s public schools outscore 77% of Mississippi districts
In Oxford, 53% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Mississippi average (42%). The grade covers the public school district serving Oxford, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Mississippi, not nationally.
From Mississippi state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Oxford’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 131 Mississippi towns with household incomes within a quarter of Oxford’s, its schools beat 63%, lower than their 77% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 53% and math 58% in spring 2022, against 42% and 47% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,495 per student, against $12,392 across Mississippi (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 2 the district’s path is Della Davidson Elementary School, then Oxford Middle School, then Oxford High School. Enrollment is up 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
University of Mississippi High School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Oxford’s grade
A−: better than 77% of Mississippi school districts, #35 of 101 Mississippi towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Mississippi average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Oxford, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Oxford
Oxford Early Childhood Center
Grades PK · 277 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Oxford
Bramlett Elementary School
Grades K–1 · 715 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Oxford
Bramlett Elementary School
Grades K–1 · 715 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Oxford
Della Davidson Elementary School
Grades 2–3 · 704 students · 13:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Oxford
Della Davidson Elementary School
Grades 2–3 · 704 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Oxford
Central Elementary School
Grades 4–5 · 709 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Oxford
Central Elementary School
Grades 4–5 · 709 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Oxford
Oxford Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 667 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Oxford
Oxford Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 667 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Oxford
Oxford High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,335 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Oxford
Oxford High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,335 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Oxford
Oxford High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,335 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Oxford
Oxford High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,335 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Oxford’s public schools are run by Oxford School District. Parts of Oxford (6% of its land) are served by Lafayette County instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Oxford vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Mississippi towns that share Oxford’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford | A− | Oxford |
Every school in Oxford
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Mississippi’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Oxf/Laf School of Applied Tech).
Questions about Oxford’s schools
Are Oxford’s schools good?
By Mississippi’s own tests, yes: the public schools Oxford children attend outscore 77% of Mississippi’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #35 of 101 Mississippi towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 63%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Oxford in?
Oxford School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,763 students in 7 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Oxford are served by Lafayette County.
Where do Oxford kids go to high school?
Oxford High School, with 1,335 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Oxford’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Oxford School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Mississippi.
How much does Oxford spend per student?
$12,495 in Oxford School District (FY2024), against $12,392 across Mississippi. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Oxford?
Yes: University of Mississippi High School (nonsectarian, grades 7–12, 64 students).
Parents talk
What Oxford families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Oxford → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Mississippi. Stars are from neighbors.