Oglethorpe County School District
School District · Lexington, Georgia
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,653
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,653
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Oglethorpe County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Oglethorpe 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.
Oglethorpe County Elementary School
Lexington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oglethorpe County Middle School
Crawford · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oglethorpe County High School
Lexington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#59 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,653
$475 vs Georgia median
District size
2,298 students
Smaller than Georgia median
The short answer
Oglethorpe County ranks #59 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Oglethorpe County's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oglethorpe County Elementary School (7.4/10), Oglethorpe County Middle School (7.2/10), and Oglethorpe County High School (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Oglethorpe County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Oglethorpe County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oglethorpe County Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Oglethorpe County Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Oglethorpe County High School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Oglethorpe County
Oglethorpe County is a Lexington, Georgia school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,298 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $13,653 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Oglethorpe County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oglethorpe County Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Oglethorpe County students show an average math proficiency of 56.5% and ELA proficiency of 57.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Oglethorpe County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Oglethorpe County with test data.
Schools in Oglethorpe County
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Lexington
- Total Enrollment
- 2,298
- Teachers (FTE)
- 175
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oglethorpe County?
Oglethorpe County has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Oglethorpe County?
The average composite rating for Oglethorpe County is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Oglethorpe County?
Oglethorpe County spends $13,653 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oglethorpe County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Oglethorpe County is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Oglethorpe County?
Oglethorpe County Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Oglethorpe County with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Oglethorpe County?
Across schools in Oglethorpe County with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Oglethorpe County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Oglethorpe County has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 4 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.2%
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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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