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Oglethorpe County

Georgia · Public K-12

Oglethorpe County is a Georgia county whose public-school system spans 4 campuses and approximately 2,293 students. Median household income runs about $75,034. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Oglethorpe County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,293
+142 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
63%
was 66%
% Hispanic
13%
was 10%
% Black
16%
was 17%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,293
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,034
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
84.4%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
1,080 students
Middle
1
523 students
High
1
690 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Oglethorpe County Public Schools
2,293 students · 1 district in Oglethorpe County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Oglethorpe 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
White
74%
Hispanic
7%
Black
15%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
63%
Hispanic
13%
Black
16%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.5% under 18

Test scores in Oglethorpe County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 2 schools in Oglethorpe County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Oglethorpe County High SchoolLexingtonHigh09-12690·
Oglethorpe County Primary SchoolLexingtonElementaryPK-02559·
Oglethorpe County Middle SchoolCrawfordMiddle06-08523·
Oglethorpe County Elementary SchoolLexingtonElementary03-05521·

Cities in Oglethorpe County

Lexington3 schoolsCrawford1 school

About Oglethorpe County

In Georgia, Oglethorpe County is a rural-scale county of about 15,509 residents. 4 public schools across the county serves about 2,293 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $75,034 a year, about 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 20% meaningfully above the Georgia median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Oglethorpe County is built around 2 elementary schools (1,080 students), 1 middle school (523), and 1 high school (690).

Oglethorpe County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,293 students across Oglethorpe County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 7%: 2,151 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,293 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 10% to 13%.

On this page, the community for Oglethorpe County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Oglethorpe County?
Oglethorpe County, Georgia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,293 students.
How many high schools are in Oglethorpe County?
Oglethorpe County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 690 students.
How many middle schools are in Oglethorpe County?
Oglethorpe County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 523 students.
How many elementary schools are in Oglethorpe County?
Oglethorpe County, Georgia has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,080 students.
What is the largest school district in Oglethorpe County?
Oglethorpe County Public Schools is the largest school district in Oglethorpe County, serving approximately 2,293 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Oglethorpe County?
Oglethorpe County, Georgia has a population of approximately 15,509, with a median age of 43. About 21.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Oglethorpe County?
Median household income in Oglethorpe County is $75,034, above the Georgia average of $62,740. About 9.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Oglethorpe County?
Approximately 25.3% of adults 25 and older in Oglethorpe County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Oglethorpe County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 84.4% of students in Oglethorpe County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oglethorpe County schools?
Across Oglethorpe County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data