Top Rankings
Oconee County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,535 students in Oconee County School District.
Public Schools in Oconee County School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
8,535 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
594 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Oconee County School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 222 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%

Graduation Rate
98%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.71
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,918 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
528 Students
85,795 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
604 Students
327,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
19%
# Black Students
292 Students
632,133 Students
% Black Students
4%
36%
# White Students
6,733 Students
612,293 Students
% White Students
79%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,734 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
368 Students
84,151 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
86
50,489
# Students in K Grade:
570
118,882
# Students in 1st Grade:
617
124,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
602
128,523
# Students in 3rd Grade:
616
125,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
625
127,364
# Students in 5th Grade:
682
128,693
# Students in 6th Grade:
630
129,323
# Students in 7th Grade:
656
131,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
665
133,602
# Students in 9th Grade:
728
153,942
# Students in 10th Grade:
668
144,127
# Students in 11th Grade:
725
131,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
665
119,291
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,455 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,817 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$24,999 MM

Spending
$92 MM
$23,473 MM

Revenue / Student
$12,455
$14,305

Spending / Student
$10,817
$13,431

Best Oconee County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rocky Branch Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
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
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
North Oconee High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1081 Rocky Branch Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 769-7760
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 769-7760
Grades: 9-12
| 1,472 students
Rank: #33.
High Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Hopping Rd
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #44.
Malcom Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
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
| 589 students
Rank: #55.
Colham Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
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
| 598 students
Rank: #66.
Malcom Bridge Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Malcom Bridge Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 310-1992
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 310-1992
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
Rank: #77.
Oconee County High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2721 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-6655
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-6655
Grades: 9-12
| 1,314 students
Rank: #88.
Oconee County Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 Mars Hill Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-3575
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-3575
Grades: 6-8
| 891 students
Rank: #99.
Dove Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7921 Hog Mountain Road
Statham, GA 30666
(706) 310-2019
Statham, GA 30666
(706) 310-2019
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #1010.
Oconee County Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2230 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7791
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7791
Grades: 3-5
| 397 students
Rank: n/an/a
7915 Hog Mountain Rd
Statham, GA 30666
(706) 310-2017
Statham, GA 30666
(706) 310-2017
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Rank: n/an/a
2290 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7941
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7941
Grades: PK-2
| 418 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oconee County School District?
Oconee County School District manages 12 public schools serving 8,535 students.
What is the rank of Oconee County School District?
Oconee County School District is ranked #1 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oconee County School District?
79% of Oconee County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oconee County School District?
Oconee County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Oconee County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,817 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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