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Best Lafayette County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,085 students in Lafayette County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lafayette County, MS are Oxford Middle School and Lafayette Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lafayette County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxford Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
222 Bramlett Blvd
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-2288
Grades: 7-8
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
102 Commodore Dr.
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-1664
Grades: 7-8
| 419 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lafayette County, MS

Lafayette County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
409 Washington Avenue
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 281-5845
Grades: 5-6
| 475 students
401 North Fifth Street
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 232-2860
Grades: Inquire with school
| 34 students
967 Regional Center Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 513-7739
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lafayette County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lafayette County, MS include Oxford Middle School and Lafayette Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lafayette County?
2 public middle schools are located in Lafayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lafayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lafayette County include: Oxford Middle School vs. Lafayette Middle School, Lafayette Middle School vs. Oxford Middle School

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