Total enrollment
8,474
+724 (+9%) vs SY 2017-18
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 campus. By grade band, the county runs 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Oconee County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
+2 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
78%
was 79%
% Hispanic
8%
was 8%
% Black
3%
was 5%
% Asian
7%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
12
1 districts
Enrollment
8,474
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 7-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 9%: 7,750 students in SY 2017-18 versus 8,474 in SY 2024-25. Oconee County now counts 12 public schools, up from 10 in SY 2017-18.
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
Oconee County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data