Bradley Roberson, who has led Oxford public schools since 2021, is a finalist for a national superintendent of the year award.
The National Association of School Superintendents announced its finalist for the 2025 Superintendent of the Year Award with Roberson being included on the list for his “transformative leadership, dedication to continuous improvement, and unwavering commitment to student success,” according to a press release from the Oxford School District.
During his tenure, Roberson has implemented improvement science into every level of the district, meaning individual schools and departments have been tasked with identifying challenges, test solutions, and scale strategies. Through the use of cascading scorecards, the district aligns goals and measures progress on key metrics such as academic achievement, student engagement, parent satisfaction, and chronic absenteeism.
The results of the Roberson-led system have been multiple “A” report cards from school-district grading sites such as Niche. The Oxford School District was also recognized earlier this month as a “Best-Managed School District for 2025” by Business View Magazine, being the only Mississippi district to receive the honor.
Roberson said being a finalist for the 2025 Superintendent of the Year Award is a testament to what the district and its employees have worked to build.
“When we build strong, well-supported leaders, we build strong school systems – and ultimately, stronger futures for the students we serve,” he shared.
Under Roberson, the district has implemented innovative scheduling models, launched standards-based learning and grading across all levels, and integrated language acquisition with math instruction – an initiative that has narrowed proficiency gaps for non-English speakers by nearly 10% over the past three years.
His “PreK to Professional” readiness initiative has also been introduced to track indicators such as internships, career certifications, and attendance with the goal of ensuring students are ready for college and careers post-graduation.
Outside of just Oxford, Roberson has aided in statewide education efforts through his role as program coordinator for the National Center for School-University Partnerships. In this position, he works with fellow educators, researchers, and community members to design and implement strategies to address special education achievement, English learner support, and chronic absenteeism.
