Total enrollment
8,474
+250 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Oconee County
Georgia · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Oconee County number 12 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 706 students per school. By grade band, the county runs 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Oconee County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
+1 (+9%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Oconee County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 76.1% | #1 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 8,474 | #45 of 137 | #918 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 12 | #47 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #77 of 137 | #1,513 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 17.6% | #137 of 137 | #2,515 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.5% | #123 of 137 | #1,529 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Oconee County school rankings
Residents
43,551
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
12
1 districts
Enrollment
8,474
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$121,217
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
17.6%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
7
3,713 students
Middle
3
2,016 students
High
2
2,745 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Oconee County Public Schools
8,474 students · 1 district in Oconee County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Oconee County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
55.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.0%
civilian labor
Median age
41
25.9% under 18
Test scores in Oconee County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Oconee High School | Bogart | High | 09-12 | 1,432 | · |
| Oconee County High School | Watkinsville | High | 09-12 | 1,313 | · |
| Oconee County Middle School | Watkinsville | Middle | 06-08 | 940 | · |
| Rocky Branch Elementary School | Bogart | Elementary | PK-05 | 599 | · |
| Malcom Bridge Elementary School | Bogart | Elementary | PK-05 | 591 | · |
| Colham Ferry Elementary School | Watkinsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 587 | · |
| High Shoals Elementary School | Bishop | Elementary | PK-05 | 585 | · |
| Malcom Bridge Middle School | Bogart | Middle | 06-08 | 548 | · |
| Dove Creek Elementary School | Statham | Elementary | PK-05 | 543 | · |
| Dove Creek Middle School | Statham | Middle | 06-08 | 528 | · |
| Oconee County Elementary School | Watkinsville | Elementary | 03-05 | 404 | · |
| Oconee County Primary School | Watkinsville | Elementary | PK-02 | 404 | · |
Cities in Oconee County
About Oconee County
Oconee County is a rural-scale Georgia county of about 43,551 residents, home to 12 public schools and roughly 8,474 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $121,217, about 56% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 4%. That income level is 93% above the Georgia median.
For a sense of the school types, Oconee County comprises 7 elementary schools (3,713 students), 3 middle schools (2,016), and 2 high schools (2,745).
Oconee County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 8,474 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 3%: 8,224 students in SY 2020-21 versus 8,474 in SY 2024-25. Oconee County now counts 12 public schools, up from 11 in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Oconee County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data