Zoning, districts, and programs
Schools
Oxford and the surrounding county are split between two separate public school districts. Which one you’re zoned for depends on the exact address — always confirm zoning before you buy, since district lines don’t always follow what you’d expect.
Both are good districts. They are simply different in size and feel, and the right fit usually comes down to what your family wants day to day rather than what a report card says.
Outside city limits
Lafayette County
The county district, home of the Commodores. Smaller classes and a close-knit feel. See details ↓
Inside city limits
Oxford School District
Home of the Chargers. Rated an “A” district with a wide range of courses. See details ↓
Private, Christian
Regents School
A classical, Christian school open to families across Oxford and the county. See details ↓
Outside city limits
Lafayette County School District
Covers the surrounding county outside city limits, including Abbeville, Paris, Taylor, Tula, and rural Lafayette County. Home of the Commodores.
- 4 schools: Lafayette Elementary, Lafayette Upper Elementary, Lafayette Middle, and Lafayette High School
- About 2,850 students, with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio
- Lafayette High School: average ACT composite of 18.7 in 2025, above the state average
- 6 AP programs offered, with 34% of students participating in AP coursework
- District proficiency: 68% in math, 55% in reading
- District office, middle school, and high school are all on Commodore Drive in Oxford
- Smaller graduating classes and a close-knit, small-school feel
Sports at Lafayette High (grades 9–12)
Archery · Baseball · Bass Fishing · Basketball (Boys & Girls) · Bowling · Cheer · Cross Country · Dance · Esports (Gaming) · Football · Golf · Powerlifting · Soccer (Boys & Girls) · Skeet Shooting · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track & Field · Volleyball · Winter Guard
Clubs & Activities
AFJROTC · Choirs of Lafayette · Academic Clubs & Honor Societies · Community Service
Career & Technical Education
Grades 10–12 take core classes at Lafayette High and travel to the Lafayette Career and Technical Center (LCTC) on Highway 7 for hands-on technical training.
Programs: Automotive Service Technology · Construction & Carpentry · Health Science · Welding · HVAC-R · Utility Lineman · Firefighter · Work-Based Learning
Student organizations: HOSA, SkillsUSA, and Educators Rising.
Inside city limits
Oxford School District
Covers homes inside the Oxford city limits. Home of the Chargers, and consistently ranked among the top districts in Mississippi.
- 7 schools serving PreK–12, with 4,800+ students total
- Rated an “A” district by the Mississippi Department of Education
- Oxford High School: average ACT composite of 21, with 19 AP courses offered
- 71.4% college-readiness rate — the highest of any district in Mississippi
- Dual-enrollment and Career-Technical Education pathways through The Scholastic Institute
- Larger student body, with a correspondingly wider range of courses and teams
Sports at Oxford High (grades 9–12)
Archery · Baseball · Basketball (Boys & Girls) · Bowling · Cheer · Cross Country · Dance Team · Esports · Football · Golf · Powerlifting · Soccer (Boys & Girls) · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track & Field · Unified Sports · Volleyball · Wrestling
Clubs & Activities
VEX Robotics · Technology Student Assoc. · RISE (Peer Wellness) · One Community (Service) · Chamber Choir
Career & Technical Education
Career pathway enrollment has grown to 44% of OHS students. The district’s CTE program offers two-year pathway courses across a wide range of fields, plus dual-enrollment options through The Scholastic Institute for students who want a head start on a degree.
Programs: Artificial Intelligence · Law & Public Safety · Business, Marketing & Finance · Software Development · Horticulture · Unmanned Aviation Systems · Information Technology · Engineering · HVAC-R · Construction & Electrical · Culinary Arts · Sports Medicine · Clinical Health Sciences · Digital Media & Video Production · Teaching & Coaching Education
Recent state titles: boys’ powerlifting, boys’ & girls’ track and field, girls’ soccer, tennis, and baseball.
Both districts feed into a college town with strong extracurricular and dual-enrollment ties to the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). Private school and homeschool co-op options also exist locally for families weighing alternatives.
Private, Christian
Regents School of Oxford
A classical, Christian school open to families across Oxford and Lafayette County — enrollment isn’t determined by your address, but by admission. Home of the Lions.
- About 460 students in grades 3K–12, founded in 2000
- Two campuses in Oxford: Grammar School (K–6) and School of Logic & Rhetoric (7–12)
- Classical curriculum built on the Trivium — Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric — with Latin starting in 3rd grade
- Accredited by Cognia; member of the Association of Classical Christian Schools and the Mid-South Association of Independent Schools
- MHSAA athletics member since 2018, competing in MAIS 2A
- About 50% of graduates go on to a 4-year college
Sports at Regents (13 offered)
Archery · Baseball · Basketball · Cheer · Cross Country · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Swim · Tennis · Track & Field · Volleyball
Clubs & Activities
Drama · Yearbook
Admissions: admissions@regentsoxford.com · 662-232-1945
Sources: Oxford School District, Oxford High School, Lafayette County School District, Lafayette Career and Technical Center, MaxPreps, The Oxford Eagle, U.S. News, and the Mississippi Department of Education. Figures reflect the most recent published data as of 2026 — confirm current numbers directly with each district before making a decision.
