- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oxford, MS
Lafayette High School
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280237000463
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Mississippi schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Oxford, MS.
School address
District: Lafayette Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280237000463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Lafayette High School held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.2 → 60.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 280237000463 · Oxford, MS High · MID · TRAD
855 enr · 14.5:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette Upper Elementary School (803 students)
Lafayette High School held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.2 → 60.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lafayette High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lafayette High School
855 students
- Lafayette Uppe
Lafayette Upper Elementary School
803 students
- Lafayette Elem
Lafayette Elementary School
776 students
- Lafayette Midd
Lafayette Middle School
420 students
What this shows Lafayette High School reports 855 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette High School compares
Lafayette High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 48% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
855
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,135
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
African American 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Lafayette High School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Lafayette Co School Dist reports $11,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafayette High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~855 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette High School
How many students attend Lafayette High School?
Lafayette High School has 855 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oxford, MS. CCD year-over-year: 868 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette High School is 14.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafayette High School?
41.6% of students at Lafayette High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette High School?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette High School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Oxford, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette High School?
Lafayette High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lafayette High School rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Oxford, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oxford on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Co School Dist?
Besides Lafayette High School, Lafayette Co School Dist also operates Lafayette Upper Elementary School (803 students), Lafayette Elementary School (776 students), and Lafayette Middle School (420 students). See the Lafayette Co School Dist district page for the complete list.