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Schools in University · Oxford School District

University’s public schools outscore 77% of Mississippi districts

On the state reading tests, 53% of University’s students scored proficient, above the Mississippi average (42%). The grade covers the public school district serving University, 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.

#35of 101 Mississippi townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
53%
▲ 11 pts vs MS 42%
2021–22
Math proficiency
58%
▲ 11 pts vs MS 47%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90%
▲ 1 pts vs MS 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.5K
▲ 1% vs MS $12.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.1
MS 13.9
Schools in town
0
3,421 students on the public path
In brief

University’s schools, in brief

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 ↓

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.

The School Grade

What’s behind University’s grade

A Test scoresB− Graduation

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.

Mississippi school districts we grade (150)Better than 77%
Lower resultsHigher results
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,330 test results and a graduating class of 332 could put University anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of University’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,373 in math, 2,286 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve University, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–1Bramlett Elementary Schoolin OxfordNo scores
2–3Della Davidson Elementary Schoolin OxfordA
7–8Oxford Middle Schoolin OxfordA
9–12Oxford High Schoolin OxfordB+

University’s public schools are run by Oxford School District, which also serves Oxford. 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.

Oxford School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 4,763 students, up 5% since 2020–21 · 14.1 per teacher (MS 13.9)
$12,495MS $12,392 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading53%
State average 41.7% · 2286 students tested
Math58%
State average 47% · 2373 students tested

University vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Mississippi towns that share University’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
UniversityA−Oxford

Every school in University

4 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).

Also serving Universityin other towns
Bramlett Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–1 · Oxford
715 students15:1Rate it →
Della Davidson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 2–3 · Oxford
A
704 students13:1Rate it →
Oxford Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8 · Oxford
A
667 students13:1Rate it →
Oxford High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Oxford
B+
1,335 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about University’s schools

Are University’s schools good?

By Mississippi’s own tests, yes: the public schools University children attend outscore 77% of Mississippi’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #35 of 101 Mississippi towns. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is University in?

Oxford School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,763 students in 7 schools (2024–25).

Where do University kids go to high school?

Oxford High School in Oxford, with 1,335 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is University’s graduation rate?

90% of the class of 2023 in Oxford School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Mississippi.

How much does University spend per student?

$12,495 in Oxford School District (FY2024), against $12,392 across Mississippi. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.