For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,556 students in Oglethorpe County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oglethorpe County, GA are Oglethorpe County Middle School and Oglethorpe County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oglethorpe County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oglethorpe County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oglethorpe County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oglethorpe County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
270 Buddy Faust Rd
Crawford, GA 30630
(706) 743-8146
Crawford, GA 30630
(706) 743-8146
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Oglethorpe County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Fairground Rd
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8750
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8750
Grades: 3-5
| 476 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oglethorpe County Primary School
Magnet School
300 Comer Rd
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8194
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8194
Grades: PK-2
| 563 students
Oglethorpe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
735 Athens Rd
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8128
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8128
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Oglethorpe County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oglethorpe County, GA include Oglethorpe County Middle School and Oglethorpe County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oglethorpe County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Oglethorpe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oglethorpe County?
Oglethorpe County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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