For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,082 students in Oconee County, GA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,419 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Oconee County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%). Oconee County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
The top ranked public schools in Oconee County, GA are Rocky Branch Elementary School, High Shoals Elementary School and Malcom Bridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oconee County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Oconee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Oconee County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rocky Branch Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5250 Hog Mountain Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 769-3235
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 769-3235
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #22.
High Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Hopping Rd
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Malcom Bridge Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Malcom Bridge Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(770) 725-2319
Bogart, GA 30622
(770) 725-2319
Grades: 6-8
| 1,046 students
Rank: #44.
Colham Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
191 Colham Ferry Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7764
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7764
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #55.
Malcom Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Malcom Bridge Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 310-1998
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 310-1998
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #66.
Oconee County Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2230 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7791
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7791
Grades: 3-5
| 437 students
Rank: #77.
Oconee County Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 Mars Hill Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-3575
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-3575
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #88.
North Oconee High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1081 Rocky Branch Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 769-7760
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 769-7760
Grades: 9-12
| 1,512 students
Rank: #99.
Oconee County High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2721 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-6655
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-6655
Grades: 9-12
| 1,246 students
Rank: #1010.
Cleveland Road Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Cleveland Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 357-5333
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 357-5333
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
2290 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7941
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7941
Grades: PK-2
| 539 students
Oconee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2721 Hog Mountain Road
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-6655
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-6655
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oconee County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Oconee County, GA include Rocky Branch Elementary School, High Shoals Elementary School and Malcom Bridge Middle School. Oconee County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public schools are located in Oconee County, GA?
11 public schools are located in Oconee County, GA.
What percentage of students in Oconee County, GA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Oconee County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oconee County, GA?
Oconee County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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