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Oconee County

South Carolina · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across South Carolina, 17 sit inside Oconee County, collectively enrolling roughly 9,978 students (10 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high).

7-year change in Oconee County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
9,978
-540 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
16
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
71%
was 76%
% Hispanic
14%
was 10%
% Black
9%
was 9%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
17
1 districts
Enrollment
9,978
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,388
Above South Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
10
4,732 students
Middle
3
2,342 students
High
4
2,904 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Oconee 01
9,978 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
White
84%
Hispanic
6%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
71%
Hispanic
14%
Black
9%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
28.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.9%
civilian labor
Median age
47
19.1% under 18

Test scores in Oconee County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. South Carolina state average: 59.7%.

See all 13 schools in Oconee County ranked by score →

All schools (17)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Walhalla HighWalhallaHigh09-121,118·
Seneca HighSenecaHigh09-121,051·
Walhalla MiddleWalhallaMiddle06-08857·
Seneca MiddleSenecaMiddle06-08829·
West-Oak HighWestminsterHigh09-12735·
West Oak MiddleWestminsterMiddle06-08656·
Northside ElementarySenecaElementaryPK-05616·
Walhalla ElementaryWest UnionElementaryPK-05612·
Fair-Oak ElementaryWestminsterElementaryPK-05583·
Blue Ridge ElementarySenecaElementaryPK-05579·
James M. Brown ElementaryWalhallaElementaryPK-05558·
Ravenel ElementarySenecaElementaryPK-05530·
Westminster ElementaryWestminsterElementaryPK-05385·
Orchard Park ElementaryWestminsterElementaryPK-05360·
Keowee ElementarySenecaElementaryPK-05305·
Tamassee-Salem ElementaryTamasseeElementaryPK-05204·
Hamilton Career and Technology CenterWestminsterHigh09-120·

Cities in Oconee County

Seneca6 schoolsWestminster6 schoolsWalhalla3 schoolsTamassee1 schoolWest Union1 school

About Oconee County

Oconee County is a medium-population South Carolina county of about 80,469 residents, home to 17 public schools and roughly 9,978 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $62,388, about 29% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 6% noticeably above the South Carolina median.

On the school-mix side, Oconee County spans 10 elementary schools (4,732 students), 3 middle schools (2,342), and 4 high schools (2,904).

Oconee 01 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 9,978 students across Oconee County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 5%: 10,518 students in SY 2017-18 versus 9,978 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 76% to 71%.

On this page, the community for Oconee County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Oconee County?
Oconee County, South Carolina has 17 public K-12 schools serving approximately 9,978 students.
How many high schools are in Oconee County?
Oconee County, South Carolina has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 2,904 students.
How many middle schools are in Oconee County?
Oconee County, South Carolina has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,342 students.
How many elementary schools are in Oconee County?
Oconee County, South Carolina has 10 public elementary schools, serving approximately 4,732 students.
What is the largest school district in Oconee County?
Oconee 01 is the largest school district in Oconee County, serving approximately 9,978 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Oconee County?
Oconee County has roughly 80,469 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Oconee County?
Median household income in Oconee County is $62,388, above the South Carolina average of $59,005. About 11.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Oconee County?
Approximately 28.7% of adults 25 and older in Oconee County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oconee County schools?
Across Oconee County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Oconee County?
Oconee County residents are approximately 84% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Black, 1% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Oconee County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data