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#541 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 24% in state

Oconee County High School

High School · Oconee County · Watkinsville, GA

A high school in Watkinsville, GA where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2721 Hog Mountain Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677

  • Math 77% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 73% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+34.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+31.3 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation33.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$11,903
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Oconee County High School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency77%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency73%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
71%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
77%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oconee County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,267/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$103,165

Median home value

$394,800

Median rent

$1,403/mo

College educated

55.1%

Homeownership

83.9%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30677; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
33.3% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
10 boys'·14 girls'·45 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Westminster Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.1privatePK–121.7 mi360Compare →
North Oconee High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.19–124.0 mi1,472Compare →
Athens AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–124.1 mi898Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Oconee County

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#10 of 11
District spending per student
$11,903NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oconee County High School is listed in Oconee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oconee County High School

Oconee County High School is a public high school in Watkinsville, GA, part of Oconee County, serving approximately 1,314 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #541 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oconee County High School

What grades does Oconee County High School serve?

Oconee County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Oconee County High School?

Oconee County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oconee County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oconee County High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oconee County High School rank in GA?

Oconee County High School ranks #541 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Oconee County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oconee County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Oconee County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oconee County High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Oconee County High School a charter school?

No, Oconee County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oconee County High School a Title I school?

No, Oconee County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oconee County High School?

20.4% of students at Oconee County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,314
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Oconee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 30677)
21,471
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
41.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30677; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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