Oconee County School District
School District · Watkinsville, Georgia
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,903
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,903
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Oconee County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Oconee County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Dove Creek Elementary School
Statham · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Malcom Bridge Elementary School
Bogart · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Colham Ferry Elementary School
Watkinsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#3 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.4
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,903
$2,225 vs Georgia median
District size
8,535 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Oconee County ranks #3 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Oconee County's schools with real test data average 8.8/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dove Creek Elementary School (9.4/10), Malcom Bridge Elementary School (9.3/10), and Colham Ferry Elementary School (9.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.4/10 despite 15% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Oconee County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Oconee County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Oconee County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dove Creek Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Malcom Bridge Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Colham Ferry Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Oconee County Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Rocky Branch Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 6 | High Shoals Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Malcom Bridge Middle School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Oconee County Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 9 | North Oconee High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Oconee County High School | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Oconee County
Oconee County is a Watkinsville, Georgia school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 8,535 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $11,903 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.6/10, Oconee County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dove Creek Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Oconee County students show an average math proficiency of 78.1% and ELA proficiency of 77.8%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Oconee County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Oconee County with test data.
Schools in Oconee County
11 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Watkinsville
- Total Enrollment
- 8,535
- Teachers (FTE)
- 593
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oconee County?
Oconee County has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Oconee County?
The average composite rating for Oconee County is 8.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Oconee County?
Oconee County spends $11,903 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oconee County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Oconee County is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Oconee County?
Dove Creek Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Oconee County with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Oconee County?
Across schools in Oconee County with test data, the average math proficiency is 78.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Oconee County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Oconee County has an average school rating of 8.6/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 78.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 77.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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