Enrollment
1,335
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280345000663
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxford High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxford High School
Oxford High School is a large high school in Oxford, Mississippi, enrolling 1,335 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.5:1 is larger than about 91% of Mississippi schools and 24% above the 13.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 38.8% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Mississippi average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,335 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 331 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,335 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Oxford's high schools, it stands alongside Lafayette High School (855 students): Oxford High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 14.5:1).
Oxford School District also operates Bramlett Elementary School (715 students) and Central Elementary (709 students) alongside Oxford 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 Oxford High School compares
Oxford 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,968
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxford School District, which includes Oxford High School.
$10,968
Per student
-9%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 33.9%
Federal 12.5%
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 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
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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 (~1,335 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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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.
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 37/100 (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 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.
Is Oxford High School a good school?
Oxford High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi. 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 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.
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