Lafayette County High School

About Lafayette County High School

Lafayette County High School is a public high school located in Oxford, Mississippi. It is part of the Lafayette County School District and serves the communities of Oxford, Taylor, and Abbeville. The school was founded in 1959 and currently enrolls around 1,200 students in grades 9-12. At Lafayette County High School, students have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities and programs. Academically, the school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment courses, and a variety of electives. Students can also participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and organizations. The school is committed to providing a safe, supportive environment for all students. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and prepare for college and career success. The school also has a strong focus on community service, with students participating in a variety of volunteer activities throughout the year. Lafayette County High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With a supportive environment and a wide range of opportunities, students are sure to have a successful high school experience.

Address:	1209 Alexander Ln Lewisville, AR 71845
Phone:	(870) 533-4464
Site:	www.lcscougars.org
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	229 students

Overview Lafayette County High School

Lafayette County High School serves 229 students in grades 7-12.
Lafayette County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Lafayette County High School

Lafayette County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Lafayette County High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.