What LAFAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT does

Lafayette County School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 100 Commodore Drive in Oxford, Mississippi, serving the residents of Lafayette County. Organized in 1965 and governed by an elected school board with Superintendent Jay Foster, the district operates five schools: Lafayette Elementary School (Pre-K-2), Lafayette Upper Elementary School (3-6), Lafayette Middle School (7-8), Lafayette High School (9-12), and the Lafayette Career and Technical Center (CTE). The district educates students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade and supplements core academics with eight CTE pathways, Air Force JROTC, a Gifted Program, and dual credit/AP coursework. As a public entity, the district is funded through Mississippi Adequate Education Program formula aid, local property taxes, and federal grants, with no tuition charged and the district covering K-6 school supplies and most grades 7-12 academic fees.

The district's technology stack is built on standard K-12 SaaS products rather than proprietary systems. The Apptegy platform powers the district and school websites plus iOS/Android mobile apps, which aggregate news, events, documents, staff directories, dining menus, and emergency notifications. ActiveParent serves as the parent/student portal for grades, attendance, and school communication. Supporting integrations include School Cafe and MySchoolBucks for meal payments, SAM Spectra for student registration, Applitrack for job applications, WillSub Plus for substitute teacher placement, and "Lafco Live" for athletics broadcasting. The district does not develop or own proprietary software; all technology is procured through third-party vendors.

The district's go-to-market is geographically constrained by statute: enrollment is open to district residents ages 5-20, with pre-kindergarten offered to four-year-olds selected by academic screening. The district does not have a sales motion; instead, it executes on a regulated enrollment process delivered through six locations within a single county. Performance is measured by the Mississippi Department of Education accountability model, where the district has earned an A rating for eight consecutive years (2018-2025), scoring 714 points and a Top 25 ranking for 2024-2025. Strategic partnerships with the YMCA (after-school care), Three Rivers Planning & Development District (career coaching), and the Oxford-Lafayette Chamber of Commerce (workforce development advocacy) extend the district's operating envelope beyond the standard school day.

Name

LAFAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Legal name

Lafayette County School District

Website

https://lafayetteschools.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lafayette County School District is a public K-12 district in Oxford, Mississippi, operating five schools (Pre-K through 12) plus a Career and Technical Center, serving Lafayette County residents with no tuition and funded by state appropriations and local property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Public Student Support & Related Services (Counseling, SEL, Health, Safety) (EDAJAAAK)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Career technical education
• School district services
• Student transportation services
• Athletics and extracurricular programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lafayette County School District is a public K-12 school district providing tuition-free Pre-K through 12th grade education to Lafayette County, Mississippi residents through five schools: Lafayette Elementary School (Pre-K-2), Lafayette Upper Elementary School (3-6), Lafayette Middle School (7-8), Lafayette High School (9-12), and the Lafayette Career and Technical Center (CTE). The district also offers career and technical education pathways in automotive, construction, health science, welding, firefighter, HVAC-R, utility lineman, and work-based learning, together with YMCA-operated after-school care, gifted education, AFJROTC, special services, transportation, and food services.

Product overview

Lafayette County School District is a public school district providing comprehensive K-12 education through a network of five schools: Lafayette Elementary School (Pre-K-2nd grade), Lafayette Upper Elementary School (grades 3-6), Lafayette Middle School (grades 7-8), Lafayette High School (grades 9-12), and the Lafayette Career and Technical Center (CTE programs for high school students). The district also offers before and after-school care through a YMCA partnership, gifted education programs, JROTC, and career and technical education programs including automotive technology, construction, health sciences, welding, firefighter training, HVAC-R, utility lineman training, and work-based learning. The district operates a unified digital platform powered by Apptegy, providing parent/student portals, mobile applications, and integrated communications across all schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lafayette Elementary School Public elementary school serving Pre-K through 2nd grade students in Lafayette County, offering foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills instruction, after-school care via YMCA, and transportation services.
• Lafayette Upper Elementary School Public upper elementary school serving grades 3-6 in Lafayette County, emphasizing reading, math, science, and social studies, with separate administration for 3-5 and 6th grade.
• Lafayette Middle School Public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Lafayette County, providing core academics, exploratory programs, library resources, counseling, and transportation services.
• Lafayette High School Public high school serving grades 9-12 in Lafayette County, offering AP courses, dual credit, AFJROTC, performing arts, library resources, counseling services, and athletics. Ranked 12th in Mississippi for accelerated coursework.
• Lafayette Career and Technical Center (The TECH) Career and technical education center offering programs in Automotive Service Technology, Construction/Carpentry, Health Science, Welding, Firefighter, HVAC-R, Utility Lineman, and Work-Based Learning for high school juniors and seniors. Located at 134 Highway 7 South, Oxford, MS. 182 students earned industry certifications.
• YMCA After-School Care Program After-school care partnership with YMCA providing extended hours (school end to 6:00 PM), homework support, recreation, STEM programming, arts, fitness, and Y-Clubs. Available for elementary and upper elementary students.
• Gifted Program Enriched curriculum and accelerated learning opportunities for eligible gifted students across Lafayette County School District.
• AFJROTC Program Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Lafayette High School providing leadership development and military education.
• Student Transportation Services School bus transportation for K-12 students with published bus routes; Pre-K students are not provided transportation per district policy.
• Automotive Service Technology Program Two-year CTE program preparing students for entry-level automotive repair and service industry employment, including foundation skills in safety, tool usage, brake and electrical systems, engine performance, and air conditioning.
• Construction/Carpentry Program Building trades CTE program covering carpentry, electrical wiring, masonry, and plumbing, including safety, tools, blueprints, and rigging instruction.
• Health Science Program Two-year health science CTE program introducing health careers, basic health sciences, and clinical skills, with at least 100 hours of clinical experience. Graduates earn 1 science credit toward graduation.
• Welding Program Cluster CTE program for metal working trades with Welding I and II, including Advanced Welding or Machine Shop options, preparing students for postsecondary metal trades programs or entry-level employment.
• Firefighter Program Basic Firefighter CTE program for juniors and seniors teaching fire procedures, safety protocols, and rescue operations. Students can test for Mississippi State Fire Academy certification upon turning 19.
• HVAC-R Program Two-year heating, ventilation, and air conditioning CTE program covering employability skills, safety, piping, soldering, brazing, electrical, and refrigeration systems.
• Utility Lineman Program Year-long CTE program for seniors introducing lineman/ground-man skills in the power industry, including tool handling, identification, and ground preparation for line construction, taught by a retired 30-year journeyman lineman.
• Work-Based Learning Program CTE program allowing students to apply classroom learning in workplace settings, fostering self-directed learning, core academic skills, career exploration, and community development.
• Lafayette County Schools Mobile App and District Website District-wide website and mobile application (iOS and Android) powered by Apptegy, providing access to documents, events, news updates, staff directories, dining menus, and emergency notifications for parents, students, and the community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 714 points earned on Mississippi Department of Education accountability model (2024-2025 school year)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA partnered with Lafayette County School District for the 2026-2027 school year to operate the Afterschool Program for both Elementary and Upper Elementary schools. YMCA provides extended care from school end to 6:00 PM, care during school breaks (Spring, Winter, Summer), and comprehensive curriculum including homework help, STEM, arts, fitness, and community service. YMCA offers online registration and financial assistance for qualifying families.
• Three Rivers Planning & Development DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree Rivers Planning & Development District provides a Career Coach (Ronnie Williams) to serve Lafayette County School District students, helping identify skills and match them with career pathways while providing resources for career development.
• Oxford-Lafayette Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOxford-Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Board members participated in ribbon-cutting ceremony for LCTC's new sign, expressing support for the center's role in workforce development. Chamber Chairman Tony Deal stated the center is a vital asset to the community.
• Mississippi State Fire AcademyminorOthersMississippi State Fire Academy provides certification testing for students who turn 19 in the Firefighter program, allowing them to become certified firefighters and start careers in firefighting.
• North East MS Electric Power AssociationminorOthersUtility Lineman program instructor Mike Tutor is a retired journeyman lineman with 30 years of experience at North East MS Electric Power Association. His industry connections and certifications from TVPPA benefit the program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rankin County School District: High-performing Mississippi public K-12 district with strong academic outcomes and CTE programming. Comparable as a peer district competing in the Top 25 statewide rankings alongside Lafayette County.
• Tupelo Public School District: Mississippi public K-12 district with established CTE programs and industry partnerships. Comparable as a similarly-sized district with comparable CTE and academic program breadth.
• Petal School District: Mississippi public K-12 district consistently receiving A-ratings from the state accountability model. Comparable as a similarly-sized, high-performing Mississippi district focused on academic excellence.
• Madison County School District: Top-rated Mississippi public K-12 district consistently ranked among the highest-performing in the state. Strong comparable as an A-rated Mississippi district with advanced coursework and college-readiness focus.
• Ocean Springs School District: High-performing Mississippi public K-12 district with strong academic outcomes. Comparable as an A-rated Mississippi district competing in the same state accountability model rankings.
• Clinton Public School District: Mississippi public K-12 district with academic achievement and CTE offerings. Comparable as a mid-sized district pursuing strong academic outcomes and AP/dual credit pathways.

Regional players

• Oxford School District: Neighboring school district serving the city of Oxford, MS. Directly comparable as a Mississippi public K-12 district operating in the same community but under separate governance, with overlapping student populations and competitive enrollment dynamics.
• Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District: Mississippi public K-12 district operating in a college town similar to Oxford. Comparable as a district whose operations are influenced by a university community and feature comparable academic and CTE programming.
• Hernando School District: Northern Mississippi public K-12 district in the greater Memphis metro area. Comparable as a regional Mississippi district operating with similar CTE and academic programs.

Broad incumbents

• DeSoto County School District: Largest school district in Mississippi serving a fast-growing suburban county. Comparable as a state-level benchmark with a multi-school structure and CTE focus, though operating at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LafCo_District
• Facebookfacebook.com/LafCoDistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lafayette-county-school-district

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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