Lafayette County Public Schools

Lafayette County School District

The Lafayette County School District’s goal is to provide education focused on creativity, leadership, and good health to its approximately 2,900 students. District details include:

  • Approximately 2,900 students, classified as a 5A district
  • 4 schools on a single campus, allowing for a very tight community atmosphere
  • PreK-12th grades
  • 197 certified staff
  • 49% of staff hold advanced degrees
  • 14% of staff hold National Board Certification
  • After-school tutoring offered
  • Reading intervention programs
  • Member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Accolades

  • 88% graduation rate
  • Ranked an “A” school district by the Mississippi Department of Education
SchoolGrades ServedProgramsAdditional Information
Lafayette Elementary School
662-234-5627
Pre-K to 2
  • Gifted Program (QUEST-2nd grade)
  • Accelerated Reader
  • Accelerated Math
  • After-School Program through YMCA
  • ESL
  • Also serves special needs pre-K students
  • Renaissance Learning
  • Lafayette Upper Elementary School
    662-236-3761
    Grades 3 - 6
  • Gifted Program (QUEST)
  • Accelerated Reader
  • Accelerated Math
  • After-School Program through YMCA
  • ESL

  • Renaissance Learning
  • Lafayette Middle School
    662-234-1664
    Grades 7 - 8
  • Accelerated Reader
  • Accelerated Math
  • ESL
  • Focuses on basic academics, with advanced placement opportunities
  • Offers Art, Drama, Music and a variety of extracurricular activities
  • Renaissance Learning
  • Lafayette High School
    662-234-3614
    Grades 9 - 12
  • ESL
  • Career and Technical Classes
  • ESL
  • Several 5-A Division Sports
  • Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses
  • Drama, Music, Art, and Journalism
  • Air Force Junior ROTC Program