- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oxford, MS
Oxford High School
Federal NCES profile for Oxford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280345000663
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Oxford, MS.
School address
District: Oxford School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280345000663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Oxford High School held near 1,370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.0 → 88.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 280345000663 · Oxford, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,335 enr · 16.5:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Bramlett Elementary School (715 students)
Oxford High School held near 1,370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.0 → 88.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Oxford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oxford High School
1,335 students
- Bramlett Eleme
Bramlett Elementary School
715 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
709 students
- Della Davidson
Della Davidson Elementary
704 students
- Oxford Middle
Oxford Middle School
667 students
- Oxford Interme 356
Oxford Intermediate School
356 students
What this shows Oxford High School reports 1,335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oxford High School compares
Oxford 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 52% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,335 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,335
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 91% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$12,453
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
224
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
African American 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Oxford High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Oxford School District reports $12,453 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oxford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramlett Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Della Davidson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oxford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oxford Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Oxford
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,335 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oxford High School
How many students attend Oxford High School?
Oxford High School has 1,335 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oxford, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,345 (2022-23) → 1,370 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford High School is 16.5:1, which is 24% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oxford High School?
38.8% of students at Oxford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford High School?
The largest demographic group at Oxford High School is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Oxford, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford High School?
Oxford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Oxford High School rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford High School ranks #3 of 4 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 Oxford School District?
Besides Oxford High School, Oxford School District also operates Bramlett Elementary School (715 students), Central Elementary (709 students), and Della Davidson Elementary (704 students). See the Oxford School District district page for the complete list.