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#1429 of 2,268 schools in GA
Oglethorpe County High School
High School · Oglethorpe County · Lexington, GA
A high school in Lexington, GA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
749 Athens Rd, Lexington, GA 30648
- Math 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Oglethorpe County High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oglethorpe 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,431
Median home value
$158,300
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Oglethorpe County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,653NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oglethorpe County High School is listed in Oglethorpe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oglethorpe County High School
Oglethorpe County High School is a public high school in Lexington, GA, part of Oglethorpe County, serving approximately 679 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,429 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oglethorpe County High School
What grades does Oglethorpe County High School serve?
Oglethorpe County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Oglethorpe County High School?
Oglethorpe County High School has an enrollment of approximately 679 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oglethorpe County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oglethorpe County High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oglethorpe County High School rank in GA?
Oglethorpe County High School ranks #1,429 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Oglethorpe County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oglethorpe County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Oglethorpe County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oglethorpe County High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Oglethorpe County High School a charter school?
No, Oglethorpe County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oglethorpe County High School a Title I school?
No, Oglethorpe County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oglethorpe County High School?
64.1% of students at Oglethorpe 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
- 679
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Oglethorpe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (706) 743-8124
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30648)
- 3,351
- Area average commute
- 38.9 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 30648; 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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