Oxford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,766 students in Oxford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Oxford School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Oxford School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.60
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
187 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
4%
1%
# Hispanic Students
357 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%
# Black Students
1,660 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
35%
47%
# White Students
2,322 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
49%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
231 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
213
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
339
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
403
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
398
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
329
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
355
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
337
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
334
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
333
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
361
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
339
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
357
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
318
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
297
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
53
7,168
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,331 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,411 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Oxford School District?
Oxford School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,766 students.
What is the rank of Oxford School District?
Oxford School District is ranked #16 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oxford School District?
49% of Oxford School District students are White, 35% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oxford School District?
Oxford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Oxford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,411 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,766 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Top 50% in MS)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
