For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,730 students in Oconee County, GA. The top ranked public high schools in Oconee County, GA are North Oconee High School and Oconee County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oconee County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Oconee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Georgia public high schools.
Oconee County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Oconee High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Oconee County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Oconee High School
Magnet 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
| 1,479 students
Rank: #22.
Oconee County High School
Magnet 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
| 1,251 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 high schools in Oconee County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Oconee County, GA include North Oconee High School and Oconee County High School. Oconee County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public high schools are located in Oconee County?
2 public high schools are located in Oconee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oconee County?
Oconee County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 63% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Oconee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Oconee County include: North Oconee High School vs. Oconee County High School, Oconee County High School vs. North Oconee High School
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