Enrollment
855
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280237000463
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Mississippi schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.6%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lafayette High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lafayette High School
Lafayette High School is a large high school in Oxford, Mississippi, enrolling 855 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 41.6% free-meal eligibility runs 48% below the Mississippi average.
Enrollment of 855 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 77 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #64, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 27 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lafayette Co School Dist also operates Lafayette Upper Elementary School (803 students) and Lafayette Elementary School (776 students) alongside Lafayette High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lafayette High School compares
Lafayette High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lafayette Co School Dist, which includes Lafayette High School.
$10,599
Per student
-12%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 48.9%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~855 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lafayette High School a good school?
Lafayette High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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