| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford School District | Oxford | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 4,766 | 7 | — | 2 |
| Lafayette County School District | Abbeville | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 2,872 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Lafayette County compares
Together they enroll 7,638 students across 12 schools. The largest is Oxford School District with 4,766 students. Districts here average 8.5/10, above the Mississippi average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 8/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Lafayette County, Mississippi
Lafayette County has 2 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lafayette County is Oxford School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Mississippi. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lafayette County, MS?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Lafayette County, MS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lafayette County, MS?
Of the districts serving Lafayette County, Oxford School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 85th percentile among Mississippi school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Mississippi reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Mississippi and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Mississippi only, never across state lines.