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 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,474 students in Oconee County School District.
Public Schools in Oconee County School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
8,474 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
595 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oconee County School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 222 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
20%
% Black
3%
36%
% White
78%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,544 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,895 is less than the state median of $13,452. 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
$12,544
$14,327
Spending / Student
$10,895
$13,452
Best Oconee County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Branch Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5250 Hog Mountain Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 769-3235
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 769-3235
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
High Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Hopping Rd
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Malcom Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Malcom Bridge Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 310-1998
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 310-1998
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Colham Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
191 Colham Ferry Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7764
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7764
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Oconee County High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2721 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-6655
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-6655
Gr: 9-12 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Dove Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7921 Hog Mountain Road
Statham, GA 30666
(706) 310-2019
Statham, GA 30666
(706) 310-2019
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Malcom Bridge Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Malcom Bridge Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 310-1992
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 310-1992
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Oconee County Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2230 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7791
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7791
Gr: 3-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
7915 Hog Mountain Rd
Statham, GA 30666
(706) 310-2017
Statham, GA 30666
(706) 310-2017
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
2290 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7941
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7941
Gr: PK-2 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oconee County School District?
Oconee County School District manages 12 public schools serving 8,474 students.
What is the rank of Oconee County School District?
Oconee County School District is ranked #1 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
78% of Oconee County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
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 $10,895 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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